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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,252, 824,207.76 and 328,980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,252, 824,207.76 and 328,980 is: 453,992.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,252 : 824,207.76 = 328,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,252/824,207.76 = 328,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,252x = 824,207.76 × 328,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,252x = 271,147,868,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,147,868,884.80/597,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,992.40

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