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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,116.74, 823,983.72 and 328,844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,116.74, 823,983.72 and 328,844.74 is: 453,785.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,116.74 : 823,983.72 = 328,844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,116.74/823,983.72 = 328,844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,116.74x = 823,983.72 × 328,844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,116.74x = 270,962,712,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,962,712,167.63/597,116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,785.15

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