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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,241.50, 824,193.27 and 328,969.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,241.50, 824,193.27 and 328,969.50 is: 453,977.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,241.50 : 824,193.27 = 328,969.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,241.50/824,193.27 = 328,969.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,241.50x = 824,193.27 × 328,969.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,241.50x = 271,134,447,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,134,447,935.27/597,241.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,977.91

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