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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,117.60, 895,676.40 and 360,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,117.60, 895,676.40 and 360,921.60 is: 541,382.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,117.60 : 895,676.40 = 360,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,117.60/895,676.40 = 360,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,117.60x = 895,676.40 × 360,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,117.60x = 323,268,959,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,268,959,370.24/597,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,382.40

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