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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,179.63, 824,107.89 and 328,907.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,179.63, 824,107.89 and 328,907.63 is: 453,892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,179.63 : 824,107.89 = 328,907.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,179.63/824,107.89 = 328,907.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,179.63x = 824,107.89 × 328,907.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,179.63x = 271,055,368,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,055,368,843.66/597,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,892.53

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