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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,248.25, 824,202.63 and 328,976.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,248.25, 824,202.63 and 328,976.25 is: 453,987.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,248.25 : 824,202.63 = 328,976.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,248.25/824,202.63 = 328,976.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,248.25x = 824,202.63 × 328,976.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,248.25x = 271,143,090,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,143,090,457.54/597,248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,987.25

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