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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,995.66, 895,994.95 and 420,184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,995.66, 895,994.95 and 420,184.36 is: 629,574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,995.66 : 895,994.95 = 420,184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,995.66/895,994.95 = 420,184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,995.66x = 895,994.95 × 420,184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,995.66x = 376,483,065,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,483,065,486.36/597,995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,574.91

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