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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,270.78, 824,233.68 and 328,998.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,270.78, 824,233.68 and 328,998.78 is: 454,018.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,270.78 : 824,233.68 = 328,998.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,270.78/824,233.68 = 328,998.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,270.78x = 824,233.68 × 328,998.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,270.78x = 271,171,875,154.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,171,875,154.91/597,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,018.32

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