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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,117.24, 823,984.38 and 328,845.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,117.24, 823,984.38 and 328,845.24 is: 453,785.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,117.24 : 823,984.38 = 328,845.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,117.24/823,984.38 = 328,845.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,117.24x = 823,984.38 × 328,845.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,117.24x = 270,963,341,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,963,341,197.35/597,117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,785.83

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