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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,271.50, 824,234.73 and 328,999.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,271.50, 824,234.73 and 328,999.50 is: 454,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,271.50 : 824,234.73 = 328,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,271.50/824,234.73 = 328,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,271.50x = 824,234.73 × 328,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,271.50x = 271,172,814,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,172,814,052.64/597,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,019.34

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