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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,330.73, 824,306.86 and 325,401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,330.73, 824,306.86 and 325,401.88 is: 449,049.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,330.73 : 824,306.86 = 325,401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,330.73/824,306.86 = 325,401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,330.73x = 824,306.86 × 325,401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,330.73x = 268,231,001,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,231,001,940.90/597,330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,049.39

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