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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,057, 823,926.84 and 325,128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,057, 823,926.84 and 325,128.12 is: 448,670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,057 : 823,926.84 = 325,128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,057/823,926.84 = 325,128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,057x = 823,926.84 × 325,128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,057x = 267,881,784,506.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,881,784,506.74/597,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,670.37

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