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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,278.50, 824,244.33 and 329,006.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,278.50, 824,244.33 and 329,006.50 is: 454,028.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,278.50 : 824,244.33 = 329,006.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,278.50/824,244.33 = 329,006.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,278.50x = 824,244.33 × 329,006.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,278.50x = 271,181,742,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,181,742,158.15/597,278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,028.97

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