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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,573.28, 824,651.28 and 329,301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,573.28, 824,651.28 and 329,301.28 is: 454,435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,573.28 : 824,651.28 = 329,301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,573.28/824,651.28 = 329,301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,573.28x = 824,651.28 × 329,301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,573.28x = 271,558,722,057.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,558,722,057.64/597,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,435.85

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