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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,868.07, 897,228.56 and 331,841.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,868.07, 897,228.56 and 331,841.39 is: 497,998.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,868.07 : 897,228.56 = 331,841.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,868.07/897,228.56 = 331,841.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,868.07x = 897,228.56 × 331,841.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,868.07x = 297,737,568,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,737,568,841.56/597,868.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,998.78

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