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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,245.60, 896,158.80 and 372,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,245.60, 896,158.80 and 372,914.40 is: 558,617.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,245.60 : 896,158.80 = 372,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,245.60/896,158.80 = 372,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,245.60x = 896,158.80 × 372,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,245.60x = 334,190,521,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,190,521,206.72/598,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,617.60

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