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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,892.38, 825,124.28 and 343,259.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,892.38, 825,124.28 and 343,259.97 is: 473,717.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,892.38 : 825,124.28 = 343,259.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,892.38/825,124.28 = 343,259.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,892.38x = 825,124.28 × 343,259.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,892.38x = 283,232,135,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,232,135,599.07/597,892.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,717.59

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