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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,046.91, 823,708.34 and 338,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,046.91, 823,708.34 and 338,774.28 is: 467,385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,046.91 : 823,708.34 = 338,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,046.91/823,708.34 = 338,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,046.91x = 823,708.34 × 338,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,046.91x = 279,051,198,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,051,198,119.62/597,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,385.72

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