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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,124.52, 824,099.91 and 355,407.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,124.52, 824,099.91 and 355,407.86 is: 490,503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,124.52 : 824,099.91 = 355,407.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,124.52/824,099.91 = 355,407.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,124.52x = 824,099.91 × 355,407.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,124.52x = 292,891,586,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,891,586,166.76/597,124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,503.37

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