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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,340.84, 824,330 and 329,068.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,340.84, 824,330 and 329,068.84 is: 454,114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,340.84 : 824,330 = 329,068.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,340.84/824,330 = 329,068.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,340.84x = 824,330 × 329,068.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,340.84x = 271,261,316,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,261,316,877.20/597,340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,114.80

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