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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,662.86, 896,485.94 and 340,947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,662.86, 896,485.94 and 340,947.62 is: 511,416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,662.86 : 896,485.94 = 340,947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,662.86/896,485.94 = 340,947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,662.86x = 896,485.94 × 340,947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,662.86x = 305,654,747,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,654,747,606.46/597,662.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,416.67

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