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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,006.40, 883,509.60 and 402,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,006.40, 883,509.60 and 402,382.40 is: 603,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,006.40 : 883,509.60 = 402,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,006.40/883,509.60 = 402,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,006.40x = 883,509.60 × 402,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,006.40x = 355,508,713,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,508,713,271.04/589,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,573.60

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