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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,990.06, 825,426.27 and 356,348.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,990.06, 825,426.27 and 356,348.43 is: 491,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,990.06 : 825,426.27 = 356,348.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,990.06/825,426.27 = 356,348.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,990.06x = 825,426.27 × 356,348.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,990.06x = 294,139,355,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,139,355,395.26/597,990.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,880.01

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