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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,004.60, 876,006.90 and 395,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,004.60, 876,006.90 and 395,998.20 is: 593,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,004.60 : 876,006.90 = 395,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,004.60/876,006.90 = 395,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,004.60x = 876,006.90 × 395,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,004.60x = 346,897,155,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,897,155,587.58/584,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,997.30

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