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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,321.68, 895,892.76 and 361,343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,321.68, 895,892.76 and 361,343.76 is: 541,055.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,321.68 : 895,892.76 = 361,343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,321.68/895,892.76 = 361,343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,321.68x = 895,892.76 × 361,343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,321.68x = 323,725,258,455.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,725,258,455.18/598,321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,055.54

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