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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,262.24, 824,221.96 and 328,990.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,262.24, 824,221.96 and 328,990.24 is: 454,006.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,262.24 : 824,221.96 = 328,990.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,262.24/824,221.96 = 328,990.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,262.24x = 824,221.96 × 328,990.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,262.24x = 271,160,980,433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,160,980,433.67/597,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,006.57

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