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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,063.36, 823,884.72 and 338,858.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,063.36, 823,884.72 and 338,858.16 is: 467,588.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,063.36 : 823,884.72 = 338,858.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,063.36/823,884.72 = 338,858.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,063.36x = 823,884.72 × 338,858.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,063.36x = 279,180,060,271.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,180,060,271.32/597,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,588.67

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