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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,154.78, 824,061.30 and 325,227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,154.78, 824,061.30 and 325,227.45 is: 448,807.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,154.78 : 824,061.30 = 325,227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,154.78/824,061.30 = 325,227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,154.78x = 824,061.30 × 325,227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,154.78x = 268,007,357,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,007,357,113.31/597,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,807.19

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