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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,917.40, 883,376.10 and 402,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,917.40, 883,376.10 and 402,293.40 is: 603,440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,917.40 : 883,376.10 = 402,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,917.40/883,376.10 = 402,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,917.40x = 883,376.10 × 402,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,917.40x = 355,376,374,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,376,374,747.74/588,917.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,440.10

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