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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,615.48, 824,709.38 and 329,343.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,615.48, 824,709.38 and 329,343.48 is: 454,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,615.48 : 824,709.38 = 329,343.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,615.48/824,709.38 = 329,343.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,615.48x = 824,709.38 × 329,343.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,615.48x = 271,612,655,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,612,655,551.13/597,615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,494.01

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