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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,030.90, 883,546.35 and 402,406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,030.90, 883,546.35 and 402,406.90 is: 603,610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,030.90 : 883,546.35 = 402,406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,030.90/883,546.35 = 402,406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,030.90x = 883,546.35 × 402,406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,030.90x = 355,545,147,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,545,147,709.82/589,030.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,610.35

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