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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,916.88, 825,145.17 and 356,166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,916.88, 825,145.17 and 356,166.44 is: 491,521.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,916.88 : 825,145.17 = 356,166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,916.88/825,145.17 = 356,166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,916.88x = 825,145.17 × 356,166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,916.88x = 293,889,017,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,889,017,682.10/597,916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,521.53

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