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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,568.41, 824,281.79 and 355,689.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,568.41, 824,281.79 and 355,689.45 is: 490,635.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,568.41 : 824,281.79 = 355,689.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,568.41/824,281.79 = 355,689.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,568.41x = 824,281.79 × 355,689.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,568.41x = 293,188,334,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,188,334,751.67/597,568.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,635.60

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