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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,625.20, 977,437.80 and 593,888.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,625.20, 977,437.80 and 593,888.40 is: 890,832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,625.20 : 977,437.80 = 593,888.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,625.20/977,437.80 = 593,888.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,625.20x = 977,437.80 × 593,888.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,625.20x = 580,488,971,141.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,488,971,141.52/651,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,832.60

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