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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,973.19, 825,402.96 and 356,331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,973.19, 825,402.96 and 356,331.56 is: 491,856.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,973.19 : 825,402.96 = 356,331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,973.19/825,402.96 = 356,331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,973.19x = 825,402.96 × 356,331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,973.19x = 294,117,120,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,117,120,238.40/597,973.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,856.70

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