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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,991.20, 825,427.82 and 356,349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,991.20, 825,427.82 and 356,349.56 is: 491,881.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,991.20 : 825,427.82 = 356,349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,991.20/825,427.82 = 356,349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,991.20x = 825,427.82 × 356,349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,991.20x = 294,140,840,468.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,140,840,468.76/597,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,881.55

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