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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,089.81, 823,975.74 and 338,964.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,089.81, 823,975.74 and 338,964.50 is: 467,766.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,089.81 : 823,975.74 = 338,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,089.81/823,975.74 = 338,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,089.81x = 823,975.74 × 338,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,089.81x = 279,298,524,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,298,524,721.23/597,089.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,766.36

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