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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,986, 823,855.44 and 325,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596,986, 823,855.44 and 325,068.80 is: 448,602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596,986 : 823,855.44 = 325,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596,986/823,855.44 = 325,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596,986x = 823,855.44 × 325,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596,986x = 267,809,699,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,809,699,254.27/596,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,602.98

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