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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,987.95, 896,095.83 and 492,124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,987.95, 896,095.83 and 492,124.19 is: 737,457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,987.95 : 896,095.83 = 492,124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,987.95/896,095.83 = 492,124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,987.95x = 896,095.83 × 492,124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,987.95x = 440,990,430,020.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,990,430,020.65/597,987.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,457.06

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