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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,162.30, 824,071.64 and 325,234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,162.30, 824,071.64 and 325,234.97 is: 448,817.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,162.30 : 824,071.64 = 325,234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,162.30/824,071.64 = 325,234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,162.30x = 824,071.64 × 325,234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,162.30x = 268,016,909,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,016,909,366.72/597,162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,817.53

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