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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,892.70, 895,999.78 and 327,325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,892.70, 895,999.78 and 327,325.26 is: 490,528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,892.70 : 895,999.78 = 327,325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,892.70/895,999.78 = 327,325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,892.70x = 895,999.78 × 327,325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,892.70x = 293,283,360,948.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,283,360,948.44/597,892.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,528.42

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