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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,243.75, 824,196.38 and 328,971.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,243.75, 824,196.38 and 328,971.75 is: 453,981.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,243.75 : 824,196.38 = 328,971.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,243.75/824,196.38 = 328,971.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,243.75x = 824,196.38 × 328,971.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,243.75x = 271,137,323,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,137,323,827.41/597,243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,981.02

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