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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,972.96, 825,163.44 and 329,702.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,972.96, 825,163.44 and 329,702.88 is: 454,968.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,972.96 : 825,163.44 = 329,702.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,972.96/825,163.44 = 329,702.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,972.96x = 825,163.44 × 329,702.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,972.96x = 272,058,762,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,058,762,638.71/597,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,968.34

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