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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,284.04, 897,902.76 and 329,637.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,284.04, 897,902.76 and 329,637.74 is: 493,893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,284.04 : 897,902.76 = 329,637.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,284.04/897,902.76 = 329,637.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,284.04x = 897,902.76 × 329,637.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,284.04x = 295,982,636,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,982,636,546.16/599,284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,893.74

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