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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,069.53, 823,947.83 and 338,944.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,069.53, 823,947.83 and 338,944.23 is: 467,738.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,069.53 : 823,947.83 = 338,944.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,069.53/823,947.83 = 338,944.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,069.53x = 823,947.83 × 338,944.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,069.53x = 279,272,362,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,272,362,375.84/597,069.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,738.43

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