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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,373.50, 824,372.17 and 325,440.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,373.50, 824,372.17 and 325,440.74 is: 449,106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,373.50 : 824,372.17 = 325,440.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,373.50/824,372.17 = 325,440.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,373.50x = 824,372.17 × 325,440.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,373.50x = 268,284,289,040.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,284,289,040.21/597,373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,106.45

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