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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,875.54, 894,854.72 and 327,591.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,875.54, 894,854.72 and 327,591.50 is: 490,314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,875.54 : 894,854.72 = 327,591.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,875.54/894,854.72 = 327,591.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,875.54x = 894,854.72 × 327,591.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,875.54x = 293,146,798,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,146,798,368.92/597,875.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,314.09

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