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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,281.40, 824,239.26 and 329,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,281.40, 824,239.26 and 329,009.40 is: 454,027.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,281.40 : 824,239.26 = 329,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,281.40/824,239.26 = 329,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,281.40x = 824,239.26 × 329,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,281.40x = 271,182,464,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,182,464,389.04/597,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,027.97

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