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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,278.08, 824,102.32 and 339,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,278.08, 824,102.32 and 339,099.04 is: 467,876.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,278.08 : 824,102.32 = 339,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,278.08/824,102.32 = 339,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,278.08x = 824,102.32 × 339,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,278.08x = 279,452,305,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,452,305,573.77/597,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,876.38

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