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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,353.40, 824,347.68 and 329,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,353.40, 824,347.68 and 329,081.40 is: 454,132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,353.40 : 824,347.68 = 329,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,353.40/824,347.68 = 329,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,353.40x = 824,347.68 × 329,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,353.40x = 271,277,488,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,277,488,621.15/597,353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,132.33

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