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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,314.78, 824,294.04 and 329,042.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,314.78, 824,294.04 and 329,042.78 is: 454,078.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,314.78 : 824,294.04 = 329,042.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,314.78/824,294.04 = 329,042.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,314.78x = 824,294.04 × 329,042.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,314.78x = 271,228,002,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,228,002,459.03/597,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,078.84

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