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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,464.28, 824,123.91 and 355,566.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,464.28, 824,123.91 and 355,566.27 is: 490,457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,464.28 : 824,123.91 = 355,566.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,464.28/824,123.91 = 355,566.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,464.28x = 824,123.91 × 355,566.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,464.28x = 293,030,664,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,030,664,696.52/597,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,457.21

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