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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,066.70, 897,433.65 and 332,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,066.70, 897,433.65 and 332,349.90 is: 497,877.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,066.70 : 897,433.65 = 332,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,066.70/897,433.65 = 332,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,066.70x = 897,433.65 × 332,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,066.70x = 298,261,983,834.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,261,983,834.14/599,066.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,877.76

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