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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,242.58, 824,187.72 and 325,309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,242.58, 824,187.72 and 325,309.62 is: 448,923.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,242.58 : 824,187.72 = 325,309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,242.58/824,187.72 = 325,309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,242.58x = 824,187.72 × 325,309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,242.58x = 268,116,194,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,116,194,001.87/597,242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,923.44

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