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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,186.68, 891,845.94 and 368,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,186.68, 891,845.94 and 368,865.20 is: 553,649.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,186.68 : 891,845.94 = 368,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,186.68/891,845.94 = 368,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,186.68x = 891,845.94 × 368,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,186.68x = 328,970,931,027.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,970,931,027.29/594,186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,649.12

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