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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,990.96, 825,427.44 and 356,349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,990.96, 825,427.44 and 356,349.36 is: 491,881.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,990.96 : 825,427.44 = 356,349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,990.96/825,427.44 = 356,349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,990.96x = 825,427.44 × 356,349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,990.96x = 294,140,539,970.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,140,539,970.44/597,990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,881.25

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