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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,118.24, 895,020.42 and 259,766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,118.24, 895,020.42 and 259,766.20 is: 389,363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,118.24 : 895,020.42 = 259,766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,118.24/895,020.42 = 259,766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,118.24x = 895,020.42 × 259,766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,118.24x = 232,496,053,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,496,053,425.80/597,118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,363.51

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