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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,268.76, 824,230.92 and 328,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,268.76, 824,230.92 and 328,996.76 is: 454,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,268.76 : 824,230.92 = 328,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,268.76/824,230.92 = 328,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,268.76x = 824,230.92 × 328,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,268.76x = 271,169,302,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,169,302,171.82/597,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,015.55

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