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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,906.54, 894,901.23 and 327,622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,906.54, 894,901.23 and 327,622.50 is: 490,360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,906.54 : 894,901.23 = 327,622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,906.54/894,901.23 = 327,622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,906.54x = 894,901.23 × 327,622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,906.54x = 293,189,778,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,189,778,225.68/597,906.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,360.55

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