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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,873.76, 816,084.72 and 430,446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,873.76, 816,084.72 and 430,446.24 is: 594,510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,873.76 : 816,084.72 = 430,446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,873.76/816,084.72 = 430,446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,873.76x = 816,084.72 × 430,446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,873.76x = 351,280,599,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,280,599,245.45/590,873.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,510.41

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