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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,569.16, 824,282.82 and 355,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,569.16, 824,282.82 and 355,690.20 is: 490,636.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,569.16 : 824,282.82 = 355,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,569.16/824,282.82 = 355,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,569.16x = 824,282.82 × 355,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,569.16x = 293,189,321,102.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,189,321,102.36/597,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,636.63

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