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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,847, 825,046.14 and 329,592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,847, 825,046.14 and 329,592.28 is: 454,846.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,847 : 825,046.14 = 329,592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,847/825,046.14 = 329,592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,847x = 825,046.14 × 329,592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,847x = 271,928,838,387.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,928,838,387.80/597,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,846.87

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