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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,002.40, 883,503.60 and 402,378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,002.40, 883,503.60 and 402,378.40 is: 603,567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,002.40 : 883,503.60 = 402,378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,002.40/883,503.60 = 402,378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,002.40x = 883,503.60 × 402,378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,002.40x = 355,502,764,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,502,764,962.24/589,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,567.60

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