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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,875.76, 816,087.48 and 430,448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,875.76, 816,087.48 and 430,448.24 is: 594,513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,875.76 : 816,087.48 = 430,448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,875.76/816,087.48 = 430,448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,875.76x = 816,087.48 × 430,448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,875.76x = 351,283,419,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,283,419,452.04/590,875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,513.17

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