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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,258.26, 824,216.44 and 328,986.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,258.26, 824,216.44 and 328,986.26 is: 454,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,258.26 : 824,216.44 = 328,986.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,258.26/824,216.44 = 328,986.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,258.26x = 824,216.44 × 328,986.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,258.26x = 271,155,884,026.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,155,884,026.11/597,258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,001.06

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