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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,028.40, 897,042.60 and 376,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,028.40, 897,042.60 and 376,844.40 is: 565,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,028.40 : 897,042.60 = 376,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,028.40/897,042.60 = 376,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,028.40x = 897,042.60 × 376,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,028.40x = 338,045,480,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,045,480,371.44/598,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,266.60

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