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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,257.34, 824,214.96 and 328,985.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,257.34, 824,214.96 and 328,985.34 is: 453,999.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,257.34 : 824,214.96 = 328,985.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,257.34/824,214.96 = 328,985.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,257.34x = 824,214.96 × 328,985.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,257.34x = 271,154,638,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,154,638,848.69/597,257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,999.68

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