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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,399.43, 824,408.74 and 325,466.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,399.43, 824,408.74 and 325,466.49 is: 449,142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,399.43 : 824,408.74 = 325,466.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,399.43/824,408.74 = 325,466.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,399.43x = 824,408.74 × 325,466.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,399.43x = 268,317,413,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,317,413,183.75/597,399.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,142.40

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