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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.40, 882,002.10 and 401,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.40, 882,002.10 and 401,377.40 is: 602,066.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.40 : 882,002.10 = 401,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.40/882,002.10 = 401,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.40x = 882,002.10 × 401,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.40x = 354,015,709,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,015,709,692.54/588,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,066.10

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