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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,855.40, 1,358,783.10 and 590,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,855.40, 1,358,783.10 and 590,927.40 is: 886,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,855.40 : 1,358,783.10 = 590,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,855.40/1,358,783.10 = 590,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,855.40x = 1,358,783.10 × 590,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,855.40x = 802,942,164,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,942,164,446.94/905,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,391.10

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