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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,186.25, 824,117.03 and 328,914.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,186.25, 824,117.03 and 328,914.25 is: 453,901.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,186.25 : 824,117.03 = 328,914.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,186.25/824,117.03 = 328,914.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,186.25x = 824,117.03 × 328,914.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,186.25x = 271,063,834,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,063,834,834.68/597,186.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,901.67

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