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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,281.90, 824,239.95 and 329,009.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,281.90, 824,239.95 and 329,009.90 is: 454,028.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,281.90 : 824,239.95 = 329,009.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,281.90/824,239.95 = 329,009.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,281.90x = 824,239.95 × 329,009.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,281.90x = 271,183,103,525.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,183,103,525.51/597,281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,028.66

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