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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,981, 823,848.54 and 325,063.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596,981, 823,848.54 and 325,063.79 is: 448,596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596,981 : 823,848.54 = 325,063.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596,981/823,848.54 = 325,063.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596,981x = 823,848.54 × 325,063.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596,981x = 267,803,328,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,803,328,798.37/596,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,596.07

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