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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,843.72, 825,018.92 and 329,571.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,843.72, 825,018.92 and 329,571.72 is: 454,805.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,843.72 : 825,018.92 = 329,571.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,843.72/825,018.92 = 329,571.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,843.72x = 825,018.92 × 329,571.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,843.72x = 271,902,909,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,902,909,032.64/597,843.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,805.99

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