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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,058.20, 975,087.30 and 591,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,058.20, 975,087.30 and 591,997.40 is: 887,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,058.20 : 975,087.30 = 591,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,058.20/975,087.30 = 591,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,058.20x = 975,087.30 × 591,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,058.20x = 577,249,146,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,249,146,373.02/650,058.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,996.10

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