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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,238.03, 824,189.63 and 325,305.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,238.03, 824,189.63 and 325,305.09 is: 448,921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,238.03 : 824,189.63 = 325,305.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,238.03/824,189.63 = 325,305.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,238.03x = 824,189.63 × 325,305.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,238.03x = 268,113,079,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,113,079,649.50/597,238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,921.64

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