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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,183.52, 824,113.92 and 325,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,183.52, 824,113.92 and 325,251.84 is: 448,847.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,183.52 : 824,113.92 = 325,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,183.52/824,113.92 = 325,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,183.52x = 824,113.92 × 325,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,183.52x = 268,044,568,849.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,044,568,849.61/597,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,847.90

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