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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,617.73, 824,712.48 and 329,345.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,617.73, 824,712.48 and 329,345.73 is: 454,497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,617.73 : 824,712.48 = 329,345.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,617.73/824,712.48 = 329,345.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,617.73x = 824,712.48 × 329,345.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,617.73x = 271,615,533,765.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,615,533,765.71/597,617.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,497.11

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