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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,116.96, 823,983.84 and 328,844.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,116.96, 823,983.84 and 328,844.96 is: 453,785.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,116.96 : 823,983.84 = 328,844.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,116.96/823,983.84 = 328,844.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,116.96x = 823,983.84 × 328,844.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,116.96x = 270,962,932,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,962,932,905.45/597,116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,785.36

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