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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,871.91, 825,021.78 and 336,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,871.91, 825,021.78 and 336,266.48 is: 464,024.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,871.91 : 825,021.78 = 336,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,871.91/825,021.78 = 336,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,871.91x = 825,021.78 × 336,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,871.91x = 277,427,169,883.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,427,169,883.93/597,871.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,024.43

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