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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,999.16, 817,055.32 and 440,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,999.16, 817,055.32 and 440,046.40 is: 607,335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,999.16 : 817,055.32 = 440,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,999.16/817,055.32 = 440,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,999.16x = 817,055.32 × 440,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,999.16x = 359,542,252,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,542,252,166.85/591,999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,335.75

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