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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,265.75, 824,226.78 and 328,993.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,265.75, 824,226.78 and 328,993.75 is: 454,011.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,265.75 : 824,226.78 = 328,993.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,265.75/824,226.78 = 328,993.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,265.75x = 824,226.78 × 328,993.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,265.75x = 271,165,459,202.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,165,459,202.63/597,265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,011.40

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