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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,377.32, 824,411.46 and 329,105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,377.32, 824,411.46 and 329,105.32 is: 454,182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,377.32 : 824,411.46 = 329,105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,377.32/824,411.46 = 329,105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,377.32x = 824,411.46 × 329,105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,377.32x = 271,318,197,354.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,318,197,354.97/597,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,182.29

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