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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,983.40, 883,475.10 and 402,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,983.40, 883,475.10 and 402,359.40 is: 603,539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,983.40 : 883,475.10 = 402,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,983.40/883,475.10 = 402,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,983.40x = 883,475.10 × 402,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,983.40x = 355,474,511,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,474,511,150.94/588,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,539.10

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