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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,029.90, 883,544.85 and 402,405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,029.90, 883,544.85 and 402,405.90 is: 603,608.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,029.90 : 883,544.85 = 402,405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,029.90/883,544.85 = 402,405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,029.90x = 883,544.85 × 402,405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,029.90x = 355,543,660,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,543,660,554.62/589,029.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,608.85

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