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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,248.76, 824,203.32 and 328,976.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,248.76, 824,203.32 and 328,976.76 is: 453,987.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,248.76 : 824,203.32 = 328,976.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,248.76/824,203.32 = 328,976.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,248.76x = 824,203.32 × 328,976.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,248.76x = 271,143,737,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,143,737,794.84/597,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,987.95

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