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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,012.78, 823,835.97 and 338,894.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,012.78, 823,835.97 and 338,894.94 is: 467,651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,012.78 : 823,835.97 = 338,894.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,012.78/823,835.97 = 338,894.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,012.78x = 823,835.97 × 338,894.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,012.78x = 279,193,841,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,193,841,622.99/597,012.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,651.37

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