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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,924.30, 887,042.55 and 366,538.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,924.30, 887,042.55 and 366,538.10 is: 550,214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,924.30 : 887,042.55 = 366,538.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,924.30/887,042.55 = 366,538.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,924.30x = 887,042.55 × 366,538.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,924.30x = 325,134,890,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,134,890,896.16/590,924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,214.12

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