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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,059, 823,929.60 and 325,130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,059, 823,929.60 and 325,130.12 is: 448,673.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,059 : 823,929.60 = 325,130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,059/823,929.60 = 325,130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,059x = 823,929.60 × 325,130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,059x = 267,884,329,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,884,329,719.55/597,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,673.13

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