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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,026, 821,179.62 and 368,715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,026, 821,179.62 and 368,715.24 is: 508,854.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,026 : 821,179.62 = 368,715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,026/821,179.62 = 368,715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,026x = 821,179.62 × 368,715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,026x = 302,781,440,671.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,781,440,671.41/595,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,854.14

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