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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,827.20, 896,740.80 and 440,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,827.20, 896,740.80 and 440,363.20 is: 660,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,827.20 : 896,740.80 = 440,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,827.20/896,740.80 = 440,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,827.20x = 896,740.80 × 440,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,827.20x = 394,891,648,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,891,648,258.56/597,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,544.80

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