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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,882.67, 824,611.53 and 383,042.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,882.67, 824,611.53 and 383,042.73 is: 528,300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,882.67 : 824,611.53 = 383,042.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,882.67/824,611.53 = 383,042.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,882.67x = 824,611.53 × 383,042.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,882.67x = 315,861,451,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,861,451,640.68/597,882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,300.06

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