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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,868.94, 897,229.88 and 331,842.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,868.94, 897,229.88 and 331,842.26 is: 498,000.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,868.94 : 897,229.88 = 331,842.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,868.94/897,229.88 = 331,842.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,868.94x = 897,229.88 × 331,842.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,868.94x = 297,738,791,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,738,791,118.73/597,868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,000.10

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