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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,030.96, 823,960.92 and 445,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,030.96, 823,960.92 and 445,865.52 is: 615,337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,030.96 : 823,960.92 = 445,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,030.96/823,960.92 = 445,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,030.96x = 823,960.92 × 445,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,030.96x = 367,375,764,055.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,375,764,055.48/597,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,337.88

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