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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,099.84, 823,960.45 and 328,827.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,099.84, 823,960.45 and 328,827.84 is: 453,761.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,099.84 : 823,960.45 = 328,827.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,099.84/823,960.45 = 328,827.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,099.84x = 823,960.45 × 328,827.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,099.84x = 270,941,129,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,941,129,254.99/597,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,761.86

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