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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,999.40, 883,499.10 and 402,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,999.40, 883,499.10 and 402,375.40 is: 603,563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,999.40 : 883,499.10 = 402,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,999.40/883,499.10 = 402,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,999.40x = 883,499.10 × 402,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,999.40x = 355,498,303,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,498,303,762.14/588,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,563.10

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