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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,177, 824,104.26 and 328,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,177, 824,104.26 and 328,905 is: 453,888.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,177 : 824,104.26 = 328,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,177/824,104.26 = 328,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,177x = 824,104.26 × 328,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,177x = 271,052,011,635.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,052,011,635.30/597,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,888.90

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