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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,669.55, 821,716.04 and 368,921.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,669.55, 821,716.04 and 368,921.39 is: 508,920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,669.55 : 821,716.04 = 368,921.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,669.55/821,716.04 = 368,921.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,669.55x = 821,716.04 × 368,921.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,669.55x = 303,148,620,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,148,620,475.82/595,669.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,920.80

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