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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,808.36, 596,360.30 and 328,734.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,808.36, 596,360.30 and 328,734.24 is: 454,007.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,808.36 : 596,360.30 = 328,734.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,808.36/596,360.30 = 328,734.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,808.36x = 596,360.30 × 328,734.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,808.36x = 196,044,048,343.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,044,048,343.00/431,808.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,007.07

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