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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,963.70, 886,445.55 and 402,006.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,963.70, 886,445.55 and 402,006.90 is: 603,010.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,963.70 : 886,445.55 = 402,006.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,963.70/886,445.55 = 402,006.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,963.70x = 886,445.55 × 402,006.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,963.70x = 356,357,227,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,357,227,574.30/590,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,010.35

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