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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,971.60, 890,957.40 and 405,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,971.60, 890,957.40 and 405,965.20 is: 608,947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,971.60 : 890,957.40 = 405,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,971.60/890,957.40 = 405,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,971.60x = 890,957.40 × 405,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,971.60x = 361,697,699,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,697,699,082.48/593,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,947.80

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