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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,059.52, 823,778.88 and 415,567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,059.52, 823,778.88 and 415,567.68 is: 573,369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,059.52 : 823,778.88 = 415,567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,059.52/823,778.88 = 415,567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,059.52x = 823,778.88 × 415,567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,059.52x = 342,335,877,994.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,335,877,994.60/597,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,369.77

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