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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,114.60, 895,671.90 and 360,918.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,114.60, 895,671.90 and 360,918.60 is: 541,377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,114.60 : 895,671.90 = 360,918.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,114.60/895,671.90 = 360,918.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,114.60x = 895,671.90 × 360,918.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,114.60x = 323,264,648,207.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,264,648,207.34/597,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,377.90

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