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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,982.54, 895,958.79 and 360,826.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,982.54, 895,958.79 and 360,826.90 is: 540,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,982.54 : 895,958.79 = 360,826.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,982.54/895,958.79 = 360,826.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,982.54x = 895,958.79 × 360,826.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,982.54x = 323,286,032,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,286,032,723.45/597,982.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,627.88

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