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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,999.40, 895,443.90 and 386,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,999.40, 895,443.90 and 386,492.20 is: 578,733.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,999.40 : 895,443.90 = 386,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,999.40/895,443.90 = 386,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,999.40x = 895,443.90 × 386,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,999.40x = 346,082,082,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,082,082,887.58/597,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,733.16

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