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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,974.96, 825,166.20 and 329,704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,974.96, 825,166.20 and 329,704.88 is: 454,971.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,974.96 : 825,166.20 = 329,704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,974.96/825,166.20 = 329,704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,974.96x = 825,166.20 × 329,704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,974.96x = 272,061,322,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,061,322,951.06/597,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,971.10

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