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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,968.48, 825,291.16 and 356,391.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,968.48, 825,291.16 and 356,391.18 is: 491,876.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,968.48 : 825,291.16 = 356,391.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,968.48/825,291.16 = 356,391.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,968.48x = 825,291.16 × 356,391.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,968.48x = 294,126,486,946.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,126,486,946.07/597,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,876.24

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