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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,266.75, 824,228.16 and 328,994.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,266.75, 824,228.16 and 328,994.75 is: 454,012.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,266.75 : 824,228.16 = 328,994.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,266.75/824,228.16 = 328,994.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,266.75x = 824,228.16 × 328,994.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,266.75x = 271,166,737,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,166,737,442.16/597,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,012.78

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