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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,114.10, 895,671.15 and 360,918.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,114.10, 895,671.15 and 360,918.10 is: 541,377.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,114.10 : 895,671.15 = 360,918.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,114.10/895,671.15 = 360,918.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,114.10x = 895,671.15 × 360,918.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,114.10x = 323,263,929,682.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,263,929,682.82/597,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,377.15

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