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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,619.23, 824,714.55 and 329,347.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,619.23, 824,714.55 and 329,347.23 is: 454,499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,619.23 : 824,714.55 = 329,347.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,619.23/824,714.55 = 329,347.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,619.23x = 824,714.55 × 329,347.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,619.23x = 271,617,452,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,617,452,583.20/597,619.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,499.18

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