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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,259.24, 824,217.78 and 328,987.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,259.24, 824,217.78 and 328,987.24 is: 454,002.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,259.24 : 824,217.78 = 328,987.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,259.24/824,217.78 = 328,987.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,259.24x = 824,217.78 × 328,987.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,259.24x = 271,157,132,601.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,157,132,601.13/597,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,002.41

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