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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,998.40, 887,997.60 and 368,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,998.40, 887,997.60 and 368,049.60 is: 552,074.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,998.40 : 887,997.60 = 368,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,998.40/887,997.60 = 368,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,998.40x = 887,997.60 × 368,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,998.40x = 326,827,161,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,827,161,480.96/591,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,074.40

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