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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,211.52, 824,151.88 and 328,939.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,211.52, 824,151.88 and 328,939.52 is: 453,936.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,211.52 : 824,151.88 = 328,939.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,211.52/824,151.88 = 328,939.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,211.52x = 824,151.88 × 328,939.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,211.52x = 271,096,123,814.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,096,123,814.30/597,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,936.53

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