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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,804.20, 886,206.30 and 401,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,804.20, 886,206.30 and 401,847.40 is: 602,771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,804.20 : 886,206.30 = 401,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,804.20/886,206.30 = 401,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,804.20x = 886,206.30 × 401,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,804.20x = 356,119,697,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,119,697,518.62/590,804.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,771.10

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