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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,916.40, 883,374.60 and 402,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,916.40, 883,374.60 and 402,292.40 is: 603,438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,916.40 : 883,374.60 = 402,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,916.40/883,374.60 = 402,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,916.40x = 883,374.60 × 402,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,916.40x = 355,374,887,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,374,887,933.04/588,916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,438.60

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