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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,242.97, 686,015.37 and 325,259.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,242.97, 686,015.37 and 325,259.03 is: 448,739.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,242.97 : 686,015.37 = 325,259.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,242.97/686,015.37 = 325,259.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,242.97x = 686,015.37 × 325,259.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,242.97x = 223,132,693,811.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,132,693,811.29/497,242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,739.77

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