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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,466.34, 824,126.91 and 355,568.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,466.34, 824,126.91 and 355,568.34 is: 490,460.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,466.34 : 824,126.91 = 355,568.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,466.34/824,126.91 = 355,568.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,466.34x = 824,126.91 × 355,568.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,466.34x = 293,033,437,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,033,437,338.03/597,466.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,460.17

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