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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,040.90, 883,561.35 and 402,416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,040.90, 883,561.35 and 402,416.90 is: 603,625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,040.90 : 883,561.35 = 402,416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,040.90/883,561.35 = 402,416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,040.90x = 883,561.35 × 402,416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,040.90x = 355,560,019,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,560,019,426.82/589,040.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,625.35

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