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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,989.89, 824,555.62 and 488,755.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,989.89, 824,555.62 and 488,755.18 is: 673,934.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,989.89 : 824,555.62 = 488,755.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,989.89/824,555.62 = 488,755.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,989.89x = 824,555.62 × 488,755.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,989.89x = 403,005,829,365.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,005,829,365.50/597,989.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,934.18

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