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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,181.76, 895,164.89 and 373,647.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,181.76, 895,164.89 and 373,647.94 is: 559,155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,181.76 : 895,164.89 = 373,647.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,181.76/895,164.89 = 373,647.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,181.76x = 895,164.89 × 373,647.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,181.76x = 334,476,513,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,476,513,002.68/598,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,155.32

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