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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,013.84, 897,725.88 and 317,925.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,013.84, 897,725.88 and 317,925.84 is: 476,466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,013.84 : 897,725.88 = 317,925.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,013.84/897,725.88 = 317,925.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,013.84x = 897,725.88 × 317,925.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,013.84x = 285,410,254,488.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,410,254,488.74/599,013.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,466.88

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