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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,330.90, 1,306,396.77 and 590,995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,330.90, 1,306,396.77 and 590,995.22 is: 885,070.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,330.90 : 1,306,396.77 = 590,995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,330.90/1,306,396.77 = 590,995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,330.90x = 1,306,396.77 × 590,995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,330.90x = 772,074,246,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,074,246,493.44/872,330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885,070.39

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