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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,247.10, 686,021.07 and 325,263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,247.10, 686,021.07 and 325,263.14 is: 448,745.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,247.10 : 686,021.07 = 325,263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,247.10/686,021.07 = 325,263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,247.10x = 686,021.07 × 325,263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,247.10x = 223,137,367,334.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,137,367,334.36/497,247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,745.44

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