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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,542, 824,625.24 and 329,287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,542, 824,625.24 and 329,287.28 is: 454,425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,542 : 824,625.24 = 329,287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,542/824,625.24 = 329,287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,542x = 824,625.24 × 329,287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,542x = 271,538,602,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,538,602,298.95/597,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,425.97

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