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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,645.57, 597,215.10 and 325,526.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,645.57, 597,215.10 and 325,526.99 is: 449,350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,645.57 : 597,215.10 = 325,526.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,645.57/597,215.10 = 325,526.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,645.57x = 597,215.10 × 325,526.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,645.57x = 194,409,633,885.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,409,633,885.55/432,645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,350.80

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