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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,711.80, 886,505.10 and 390,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,711.80, 886,505.10 and 390,965.80 is: 586,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,711.80 : 886,505.10 = 390,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,711.80/886,505.10 = 390,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,711.80x = 886,505.10 × 390,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,711.80x = 346,593,175,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,593,175,625.58/590,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,738.20

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