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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,904, 823,900.80 and 355,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596,904, 823,900.80 and 355,355.52 is: 490,493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596,904 : 823,900.80 = 355,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596,904/823,900.80 = 355,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596,904x = 823,900.80 × 355,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596,904x = 292,777,697,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,777,697,212.42/596,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,493.78

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