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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,140.91, 895,071.87 and 296,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,140.91, 895,071.87 and 296,975.16 is: 445,144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,140.91 : 895,071.87 = 296,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,140.91/895,071.87 = 296,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,140.91x = 895,071.87 × 296,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,140.91x = 265,814,111,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,814,111,804.75/597,140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,144.70

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