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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,302.42, 887,523.75 and 402,853.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,302.42, 887,523.75 and 402,853.14 is: 603,647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,302.42 : 887,523.75 = 402,853.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,302.42/887,523.75 = 402,853.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,302.42x = 887,523.75 × 402,853.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,302.42x = 357,541,729,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,541,729,512.08/592,302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,647.25

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