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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,865.44, 897,224.63 and 331,838.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,865.44, 897,224.63 and 331,838.76 is: 497,994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,865.44 : 897,224.63 = 331,838.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,865.44/897,224.63 = 331,838.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,865.44x = 897,224.63 × 331,838.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,865.44x = 297,733,907,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,733,907,001.47/597,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,994.84

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