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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,954.49, 897,720.39 and 360,214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,954.49, 897,720.39 and 360,214.11 is: 538,993.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,954.49 : 897,720.39 = 360,214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,954.49/897,720.39 = 360,214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,954.49x = 897,720.39 × 360,214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,954.49x = 323,371,551,312.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,371,551,312.70/599,954.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,993.47

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