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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,038.90, 883,558.35 and 402,414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,038.90, 883,558.35 and 402,414.90 is: 603,622.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,038.90 : 883,558.35 = 402,414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,038.90/883,558.35 = 402,414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,038.90x = 883,558.35 × 402,414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,038.90x = 355,557,045,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,557,045,059.42/589,038.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,622.35

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