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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,975.40, 883,463.10 and 402,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,975.40, 883,463.10 and 402,351.40 is: 603,527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,975.40 : 883,463.10 = 402,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,975.40/883,463.10 = 402,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,975.40x = 883,463.10 × 402,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,975.40x = 355,462,615,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,462,615,133.34/588,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,527.10

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