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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,239.54, 895,252.94 and 373,705.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,239.54, 895,252.94 and 373,705.72 is: 559,242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,239.54 : 895,252.94 = 373,705.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,239.54/895,252.94 = 373,705.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,239.54x = 895,252.94 × 373,705.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,239.54x = 334,561,144,524.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,561,144,524.82/598,239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,242.78

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