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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,068, 823,942.02 and 325,139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,068, 823,942.02 and 325,139.12 is: 448,685.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,068 : 823,942.02 = 325,139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,068/823,942.02 = 325,139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,068x = 823,942.02 × 325,139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,068x = 267,895,783,313.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,895,783,313.82/597,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,685.55

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