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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,205.50, 824,143.60 and 328,933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,205.50, 824,143.60 and 328,933.50 is: 453,928.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,205.50 : 824,143.60 = 328,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,205.50/824,143.60 = 328,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,205.50x = 824,143.60 × 328,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,205.50x = 271,088,438,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,088,438,850.60/597,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,928.24

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