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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,257.60, 896,176.80 and 372,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,257.60, 896,176.80 and 372,926.40 is: 558,635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,257.60 : 896,176.80 = 372,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,257.60/896,176.80 = 372,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,257.60x = 896,176.80 × 372,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,257.60x = 334,207,987,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,207,987,787.52/598,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,635.59

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