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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,274.28, 824,238.54 and 329,002.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,274.28, 824,238.54 and 329,002.28 is: 454,023.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,274.28 : 824,238.54 = 329,002.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,274.28/824,238.54 = 329,002.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,274.28x = 824,238.54 × 329,002.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,274.28x = 271,176,358,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,176,358,923.87/597,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,023.16

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