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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,228.42, 824,168.24 and 325,295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,228.42, 824,168.24 and 325,295.46 is: 448,903.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,228.42 : 824,168.24 = 325,295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,228.42/824,168.24 = 325,295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,228.42x = 824,168.24 × 325,295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,228.42x = 268,098,186,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,098,186,748.19/597,228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,903.93

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