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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,070.91, 823,949.72 and 338,945.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,070.91, 823,949.72 and 338,945.62 is: 467,740.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,070.91 : 823,949.72 = 338,945.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,070.91/823,949.72 = 338,945.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,070.91x = 823,949.72 × 338,945.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,070.91x = 279,274,144,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,274,144,939.62/597,070.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,740.33

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