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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,051, 823,918.59 and 325,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,051, 823,918.59 and 325,122.12 is: 448,662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,051 : 823,918.59 = 325,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,051/823,918.59 = 325,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,051x = 823,918.59 × 325,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,051x = 267,874,158,688.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,874,158,688.21/597,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,662.11

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