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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,207, 824,145.66 and 328,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,207, 824,145.66 and 328,935 is: 453,930.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,207 : 824,145.66 = 328,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,207/824,145.66 = 328,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,207x = 824,145.66 × 328,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,207x = 271,090,352,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,090,352,672.10/597,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,930.30

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