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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,982.16, 825,212.04 and 329,710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,982.16, 825,212.04 and 329,710.16 is: 454,998.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,982.16 : 825,212.04 = 329,710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,982.16/825,212.04 = 329,710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,982.16x = 825,212.04 × 329,710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,982.16x = 272,080,793,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,080,793,742.33/597,982.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,998.18

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