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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,424.73, 824,407.67 and 355,725.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,424.73, 824,407.67 and 355,725.05 is: 490,877.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,424.73 : 824,407.67 = 355,725.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,424.73/824,407.67 = 355,725.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,424.73x = 824,407.67 × 355,725.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,424.73x = 293,262,456,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,262,456,398.41/597,424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,877.67

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