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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,214.16, 824,155.40 and 328,942.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,214.16, 824,155.40 and 328,942.16 is: 453,940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,214.16 : 824,155.40 = 328,942.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,214.16/824,155.40 = 328,942.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,214.16x = 824,155.40 × 328,942.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,214.16x = 271,099,457,451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,099,457,451.66/597,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,940.10

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