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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,913.11, 825,018.62 and 343,258.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,913.11, 825,018.62 and 343,258.83 is: 473,638.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,913.11 : 825,018.62 = 343,258.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,913.11/825,018.62 = 343,258.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,913.11x = 825,018.62 × 343,258.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,913.11x = 283,194,924,513.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,194,924,513.12/597,913.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,638.93

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