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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,002.30, 887,274.45 and 402,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,002.30, 887,274.45 and 402,462.30 is: 603,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,002.30 : 887,274.45 = 402,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,002.30/887,274.45 = 402,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,002.30x = 887,274.45 × 402,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,002.30x = 357,094,515,878.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,094,515,878.24/592,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,197.85

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