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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,067.87, 895,644.48 and 395,540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,067.87, 895,644.48 and 395,540.60 is: 592,347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,067.87 : 895,644.48 = 395,540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,067.87/895,644.48 = 395,540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,067.87x = 895,644.48 × 395,540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,067.87x = 354,263,755,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,263,755,005.89/598,067.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,347.08

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