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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,269.75, 824,232.30 and 328,997.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,269.75, 824,232.30 and 328,997.75 is: 454,016.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,269.75 : 824,232.30 = 328,997.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,269.75/824,232.30 = 328,997.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,269.75x = 824,232.30 × 328,997.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,269.75x = 271,170,572,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,170,572,177.33/597,269.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,016.92

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