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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,966.80, 896,950.20 and 386,459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,966.80, 896,950.20 and 386,459.60 is: 579,689.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,966.80 : 896,950.20 = 386,459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,966.80/896,950.20 = 386,459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,966.80x = 896,950.20 × 386,459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,966.80x = 346,635,015,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,635,015,511.92/597,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,689.40

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