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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,002.70, 888,004.05 and 403,045.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,002.70, 888,004.05 and 403,045.90 is: 604,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,002.70 : 888,004.05 = 403,045.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,002.70/888,004.05 = 403,045.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,002.70x = 888,004.05 × 403,045.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,002.70x = 357,906,391,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,906,391,535.90/592,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,568.85

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