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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,831.03, 825,237.11 and 437,955.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,831.03, 825,237.11 and 437,955.86 is: 604,547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,831.03 : 825,237.11 = 437,955.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,831.03/825,237.11 = 437,955.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,831.03x = 825,237.11 × 437,955.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,831.03x = 361,417,431,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,417,431,371.95/597,831.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,547.80

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