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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,303.42, 887,525.25 and 402,854.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,303.42, 887,525.25 and 402,854.14 is: 603,648.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,303.42 : 887,525.25 = 402,854.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,303.42/887,525.25 = 402,854.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,303.42x = 887,525.25 × 402,854.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,303.42x = 357,543,221,317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,543,221,317.04/592,303.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,648.75

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