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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,006.78, 823,827.69 and 338,888.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,006.78, 823,827.69 and 338,888.94 is: 467,643.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,006.78 : 823,827.69 = 338,888.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,006.78/823,827.69 = 338,888.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,006.78x = 823,827.69 × 338,888.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,006.78x = 279,186,092,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,186,092,606.75/597,006.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,643.09

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