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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,274.24, 895,304.97 and 373,740.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,274.24, 895,304.97 and 373,740.41 is: 559,294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,274.24 : 895,304.97 = 373,740.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,274.24/895,304.97 = 373,740.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,274.24x = 895,304.97 × 373,740.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,274.24x = 334,611,648,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,611,648,801.10/598,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,294.77

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