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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,397.69, 824,406.32 and 325,464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,397.69, 824,406.32 and 325,464.74 is: 449,139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,397.69 : 824,406.32 = 325,464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,397.69/824,406.32 = 325,464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,397.69x = 824,406.32 × 325,464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,397.69x = 268,315,185,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,315,185,284.79/597,397.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,139.98

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