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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,806.70, 887,710.05 and 402,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,806.70, 887,710.05 and 402,849.90 is: 604,274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,806.70 : 887,710.05 = 402,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,806.70/887,710.05 = 402,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,806.70x = 887,710.05 × 402,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,806.70x = 357,613,904,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,613,904,871.50/591,806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,274.85

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