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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,274.02, 824,226.66 and 325,338.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,274.02, 824,226.66 and 325,338.75 is: 448,961.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,274.02 : 824,226.66 = 325,338.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,274.02/824,226.66 = 325,338.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,274.02x = 824,226.66 × 325,338.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,274.02x = 268,152,871,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,152,871,281.08/597,274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,961.22

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