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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,272.28, 824,235.78 and 329,000.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,272.28, 824,235.78 and 329,000.28 is: 454,020.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,272.28 : 824,235.78 = 329,000.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,272.28/824,235.78 = 329,000.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,272.28x = 824,235.78 × 329,000.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,272.28x = 271,173,802,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,173,802,406.02/597,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,020.40

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