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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,246.25, 824,199.87 and 328,974.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,246.25, 824,199.87 and 328,974.25 is: 453,984.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,246.25 : 824,199.87 = 328,974.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,246.25/824,199.87 = 328,974.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,246.25x = 824,199.87 × 328,974.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,246.25x = 271,140,534,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,140,534,083.35/597,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,984.49

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