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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,977.20, 895,465.80 and 541,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596,977.20, 895,465.80 and 541,864.80 is: 812,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596,977.20 : 895,465.80 = 541,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596,977.20/895,465.80 = 541,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596,977.20x = 895,465.80 × 541,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596,977.20x = 485,221,396,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,221,396,623.84/596,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,797.20

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