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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,096.59, 823,955.96 and 328,824.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,096.59, 823,955.96 and 328,824.59 is: 453,757.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,096.59 : 823,955.96 = 328,824.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,096.59/823,955.96 = 328,824.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,096.59x = 823,955.96 × 328,824.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,096.59x = 270,936,977,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,936,977,427.34/597,096.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,757.37

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