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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,999.60, 863,999.40 and 395,596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,999.60, 863,999.40 and 395,596.40 is: 593,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,999.60 : 863,999.40 = 395,596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,999.60/863,999.40 = 395,596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,999.60x = 863,999.40 × 395,596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,999.60x = 341,795,052,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,795,052,242.16/575,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,394.60

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