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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,047.91, 823,709.71 and 338,775.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,047.91, 823,709.71 and 338,775.28 is: 467,387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,047.91 : 823,709.71 = 338,775.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,047.91/823,709.71 = 338,775.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,047.91x = 823,709.71 × 338,775.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,047.91x = 279,052,487,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,052,487,643.97/597,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,387.09

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