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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,932.40, 883,398.60 and 402,308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,932.40, 883,398.60 and 402,308.40 is: 603,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,932.40 : 883,398.60 = 402,308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,932.40/883,398.60 = 402,308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,932.40x = 883,398.60 × 402,308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,932.40x = 355,398,677,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,398,677,328.24/588,932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,462.60

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