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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,983.04, 825,213.60 and 329,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,983.04, 825,213.60 and 329,711.04 is: 454,999.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,983.04 : 825,213.60 = 329,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,983.04/825,213.60 = 329,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,983.04x = 825,213.60 × 329,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,983.04x = 272,082,034,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,082,034,278.14/597,983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,999.58

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