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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,846, 825,044.76 and 329,591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,846, 825,044.76 and 329,591.28 is: 454,845.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,846 : 825,044.76 = 329,591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,846/825,044.76 = 329,591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,846x = 825,044.76 × 329,591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,846x = 271,927,558,505.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,927,558,505.69/597,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,845.49

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