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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,057.20, 975,085.80 and 591,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,057.20, 975,085.80 and 591,996.40 is: 887,994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,057.20 : 975,085.80 = 591,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,057.20/975,085.80 = 591,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,057.20x = 975,085.80 × 591,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,057.20x = 577,247,283,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,247,283,291.12/650,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,994.60

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