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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,313.78, 824,292.66 and 329,041.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,313.78, 824,292.66 and 329,041.78 is: 454,077.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,313.78 : 824,292.66 = 329,041.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,313.78/824,292.66 = 329,041.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,313.78x = 824,292.66 × 329,041.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,313.78x = 271,226,724,087.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,226,724,087.34/597,313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,077.46

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