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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,401.40, 896,102.10 and 376,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,401.40, 896,102.10 and 376,217.40 is: 564,326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,401.40 : 896,102.10 = 376,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,401.40/896,102.10 = 376,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,401.40x = 896,102.10 × 376,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,401.40x = 337,129,202,196.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,129,202,196.54/597,401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,326.10

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