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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,975.96, 824,739.66 and 383,136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,975.96, 824,739.66 and 383,136.96 is: 528,429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,975.96 : 824,739.66 = 383,136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,975.96/824,739.66 = 383,136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,975.96x = 824,739.66 × 383,136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,975.96x = 315,988,246,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,988,246,123.83/597,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,429.68

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