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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,329.16, 824,313.88 and 329,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,329.16, 824,313.88 and 329,057.16 is: 454,098.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,329.16 : 824,313.88 = 329,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,329.16/824,313.88 = 329,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,329.16x = 824,313.88 × 329,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,329.16x = 271,246,379,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,246,379,357.17/597,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,098.68

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