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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,913.68, 896,870.52 and 410,356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,913.68, 896,870.52 and 410,356.56 is: 615,534.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,913.68 : 896,870.52 = 410,356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,913.68/896,870.52 = 410,356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,913.68x = 896,870.52 × 410,356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,913.68x = 368,036,701,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,036,701,352.61/597,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,534.84

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