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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,013.78, 823,837.35 and 338,895.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,013.78, 823,837.35 and 338,895.94 is: 467,652.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,013.78 : 823,837.35 = 338,895.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,013.78/823,837.35 = 338,895.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,013.78x = 823,837.35 × 338,895.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,013.78x = 279,195,133,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,195,133,135.36/597,013.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,652.75

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