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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,217.16, 824,159.54 and 328,945.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,217.16, 824,159.54 and 328,945.16 is: 453,944.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,217.16 : 824,159.54 = 328,945.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,217.16/824,159.54 = 328,945.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,217.16x = 824,159.54 × 328,945.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,217.16x = 271,103,291,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,103,291,750.83/597,217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,944.24

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