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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,974.19, 825,404.34 and 356,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,974.19, 825,404.34 and 356,332.56 is: 491,858.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,974.19 : 825,404.34 = 356,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,974.19/825,404.34 = 356,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,974.19x = 825,404.34 × 356,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,974.19x = 294,118,441,507.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,118,441,507.31/597,974.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,858.09

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