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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,980.40, 883,470.60 and 402,356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,980.40, 883,470.60 and 402,356.40 is: 603,534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,980.40 : 883,470.60 = 402,356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,980.40/883,470.60 = 402,356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,980.40x = 883,470.60 × 402,356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,980.40x = 355,470,050,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,470,050,121.84/588,980.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,534.60

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