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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,321, 1,376,402.58 and 594,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,321, 1,376,402.58 and 594,913 is: 821,039.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,321 : 1,376,402.58 = 594,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,321/1,376,402.58 = 594,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,321x = 1,376,402.58 × 594,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,321x = 818,839,788,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,839,788,075.54/997,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,039.35

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