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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,400.06, 824,409.62 and 325,467.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,400.06, 824,409.62 and 325,467.13 is: 449,143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,400.06 : 824,409.62 = 325,467.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,400.06/824,409.62 = 325,467.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,400.06x = 824,409.62 × 325,467.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,400.06x = 268,318,228,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,318,228,843.74/597,400.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,143.29

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