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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,353.77, 824,344.98 and 325,421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,353.77, 824,344.98 and 325,421.02 is: 449,079.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,353.77 : 824,344.98 = 325,421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,353.77/824,344.98 = 325,421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,353.77x = 824,344.98 × 325,421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,353.77x = 268,259,184,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,259,184,223.48/597,353.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,079.25

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