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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,238.27, 824,159.69 and 339,081.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,238.27, 824,159.69 and 339,081.37 is: 467,915.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,238.27 : 824,159.69 = 339,081.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,238.27/824,159.69 = 339,081.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,238.27x = 824,159.69 × 339,081.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,238.27x = 279,457,200,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,457,200,842.96/597,238.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,915.76

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