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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,874.29, 894,852.84 and 327,590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,874.29, 894,852.84 and 327,590.25 is: 490,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,874.29 : 894,852.84 = 327,590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,874.29/894,852.84 = 327,590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,874.29x = 894,852.84 × 327,590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,874.29x = 293,145,065,568.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,145,065,568.81/597,874.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,312.21

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