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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,949.58, 895,092.69 and 387,168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,949.58, 895,092.69 and 387,168.14 is: 579,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,949.58 : 895,092.69 = 387,168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,949.58/895,092.69 = 387,168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,949.58x = 895,092.69 × 387,168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,949.58x = 346,551,371,914.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,551,371,914.90/597,949.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,566.21

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