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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,729.70, 887,594.55 and 402,772.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,729.70, 887,594.55 and 402,772.90 is: 604,159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,729.70 : 887,594.55 = 402,772.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,729.70/887,594.55 = 402,772.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,729.70x = 887,594.55 × 402,772.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,729.70x = 357,499,030,927.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,499,030,927.70/591,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,159.35

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