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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,591.60, 603,887.40 and 402,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,591.60, 603,887.40 and 402,591.60 is: 603,887.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,591.60 : 603,887.40 = 402,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,591.60/603,887.40 = 402,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,591.60x = 603,887.40 × 402,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,591.60x = 243,119,994,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,119,994,585.84/402,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,887.40

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