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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,296.44, 824,270.21 and 355,587.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,296.44, 824,270.21 and 355,587.38 is: 490,711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,296.44 : 824,270.21 = 355,587.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,296.44/824,270.21 = 355,587.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,296.44x = 824,270.21 × 355,587.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,296.44x = 293,100,084,385.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,100,084,385.95/597,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,711.25

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