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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,814.70, 886,222.05 and 401,857.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,814.70, 886,222.05 and 401,857.90 is: 602,786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,814.70 : 886,222.05 = 401,857.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,814.70/886,222.05 = 401,857.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,814.70x = 886,222.05 × 401,857.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,814.70x = 356,135,331,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,135,331,946.70/590,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,786.85

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