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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,754.14, 824,995.71 and 368,446.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,754.14, 824,995.71 and 368,446.38 is: 508,514.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,754.14 : 824,995.71 = 368,446.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,754.14/824,995.71 = 368,446.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,754.14x = 824,995.71 × 368,446.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,754.14x = 303,966,682,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,966,682,865.03/597,754.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,514.56

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