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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,331.23, 824,307.56 and 325,402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,331.23, 824,307.56 and 325,402.38 is: 449,050.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,331.23 : 824,307.56 = 325,402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,331.23/824,307.56 = 325,402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,331.23x = 824,307.56 × 325,402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,331.23x = 268,231,640,248.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,231,640,248.98/597,331.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,050.09

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