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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,256.26, 824,213.68 and 328,984.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,256.26, 824,213.68 and 328,984.26 is: 453,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,256.26 : 824,213.68 = 328,984.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,256.26/824,213.68 = 328,984.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,256.26x = 824,213.68 × 328,984.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,256.26x = 271,153,327,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,153,327,596.68/597,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,998.30

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