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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,184.76, 895,169.38 and 373,650.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,184.76, 895,169.38 and 373,650.94 is: 559,159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,184.76 : 895,169.38 = 373,650.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,184.76/895,169.38 = 373,650.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,184.76x = 895,169.38 × 373,650.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,184.76x = 334,480,880,296.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,480,880,296.22/598,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,159.82

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