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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,639.41, 888,246.67 and 400,157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,639.41, 888,246.67 and 400,157.08 is: 600,768.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,639.41 : 888,246.67 = 400,157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,639.41/888,246.67 = 400,157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,639.41x = 888,246.67 × 400,157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,639.41x = 355,438,193,786.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,438,193,786.92/591,639.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,768.29

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