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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,973.92, 825,274.07 and 339,889.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,973.92, 825,274.07 and 339,889.70 is: 469,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,973.92 : 825,274.07 = 339,889.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,973.92/825,274.07 = 339,889.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,973.92x = 825,274.07 × 339,889.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,973.92x = 280,502,150,244.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,502,150,244.26/597,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,087.60

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