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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,740.64, 896,180.04 and 281,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,740.64, 896,180.04 and 281,886 is: 422,625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,740.64 : 896,180.04 = 281,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,740.64/896,180.04 = 281,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,740.64x = 896,180.04 × 281,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,740.64x = 252,620,606,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,620,606,755.44/597,740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,625.78

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