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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,741.70, 887,612.55 and 402,784.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,741.70, 887,612.55 and 402,784.90 is: 604,177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,741.70 : 887,612.55 = 402,784.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,741.70/887,612.55 = 402,784.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,741.70x = 887,612.55 × 402,784.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,741.70x = 357,516,932,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,516,932,190.50/591,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,177.35

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