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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,347.40, 896,021.10 and 376,163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,347.40, 896,021.10 and 376,163.40 is: 564,245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,347.40 : 896,021.10 = 376,163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,347.40/896,021.10 = 376,163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,347.40x = 896,021.10 × 376,163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,347.40x = 337,050,343,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,050,343,447.74/597,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,245.10

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