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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,027.96, 823,956.78 and 445,862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,027.96, 823,956.78 and 445,862.52 is: 615,333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,027.96 : 823,956.78 = 445,862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,027.96/823,956.78 = 445,862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,027.96x = 823,956.78 × 445,862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,027.96x = 367,371,446,301.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,371,446,301.89/597,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,333.74

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