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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,111.22, 823,976.12 and 328,839.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,111.22, 823,976.12 and 328,839.22 is: 453,777.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,111.22 : 823,976.12 = 328,839.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,111.22/823,976.12 = 328,839.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,111.22x = 823,976.12 × 328,839.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,111.22x = 270,955,664,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,955,664,599.43/597,111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,777.55

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