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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,512.24, 823,186.88 and 328,240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596,512.24, 823,186.88 and 328,240.24 is: 452,971.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596,512.24 : 823,186.88 = 328,240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596,512.24/823,186.88 = 328,240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596,512.24x = 823,186.88 × 328,240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596,512.24x = 270,203,059,056.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,203,059,056.05/596,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,971.53

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