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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,954.20, 886,431.30 and 401,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,954.20, 886,431.30 and 401,997.40 is: 602,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,954.20 : 886,431.30 = 401,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,954.20/886,431.30 = 401,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,954.20x = 886,431.30 × 401,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,954.20x = 356,343,077,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,343,077,878.62/590,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,996.10

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