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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,048.61, 823,902.36 and 325,115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,048.61, 823,902.36 and 325,115.66 is: 448,646.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,048.61 : 823,902.36 = 325,115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,048.61/823,902.36 = 325,115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,048.61x = 823,902.36 × 325,115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,048.61x = 267,863,560,143.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,863,560,143.31/597,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,646.15

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