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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,421.68, 823,888.08 and 436,021.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,421.68, 823,888.08 and 436,021.08 is: 601,304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,421.68 : 823,888.08 = 436,021.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,421.68/823,888.08 = 436,021.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,421.68x = 823,888.08 × 436,021.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,421.68x = 359,232,570,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,232,570,440.73/597,421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,304.88

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