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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,016.14, 823,878.77 and 325,083.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,016.14, 823,878.77 and 325,083.39 is: 448,613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,016.14 : 823,878.77 = 325,083.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,016.14/823,878.77 = 325,083.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,016.14x = 823,878.77 × 325,083.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,016.14x = 267,829,301,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,829,301,875.21/597,016.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,613.17

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