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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,258.24, 824,216.40 and 328,986.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,258.24, 824,216.40 and 328,986.24 is: 454,001.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,258.24 : 824,216.40 = 328,986.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,258.24/824,216.40 = 328,986.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,258.24x = 824,216.40 × 328,986.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,258.24x = 271,155,854,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,155,854,382.34/597,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,001.03

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