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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,812.20, 886,218.30 and 401,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,812.20, 886,218.30 and 401,855.40 is: 602,783.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,812.20 : 886,218.30 = 401,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,812.20/886,218.30 = 401,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,812.20x = 886,218.30 × 401,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,812.20x = 356,131,609,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,131,609,433.82/590,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,783.10

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