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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,934.27, 886,678.22 and 291,251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,934.27, 886,678.22 and 291,251.49 is: 437,013.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,934.27 : 886,678.22 = 291,251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,934.27/886,678.22 = 291,251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,934.27x = 886,678.22 × 291,251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,934.27x = 258,246,352,725.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,246,352,725.55/590,934.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,013.67

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