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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,182.64, 895,166.20 and 373,648.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,182.64, 895,166.20 and 373,648.82 is: 559,156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,182.64 : 895,166.20 = 373,648.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,182.64/895,166.20 = 373,648.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,182.64x = 895,166.20 × 373,648.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,182.64x = 334,477,787,989.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,477,787,989.81/598,182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,156.63

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