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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,867.94, 897,228.38 and 331,841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,867.94, 897,228.38 and 331,841.26 is: 497,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,867.94 : 897,228.38 = 331,841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,867.94/897,228.38 = 331,841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,867.94x = 897,228.38 × 331,841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,867.94x = 297,737,396,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,737,396,126.96/597,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,998.60

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