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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,331.84, 824,317.59 and 329,059.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,331.84, 824,317.59 and 329,059.84 is: 454,102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,331.84 : 824,317.59 = 329,059.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,331.84/824,317.59 = 329,059.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,331.84x = 824,317.59 × 329,059.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,331.84x = 271,249,814,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,249,814,274.59/597,331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,102.39

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