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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,432.22, 824,451.88 and 325,499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,432.22, 824,451.88 and 325,499.28 is: 449,186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,432.22 : 824,451.88 = 325,499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,432.22/824,451.88 = 325,499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,432.22x = 824,451.88 × 325,499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,432.22x = 268,358,493,334.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,358,493,334.65/597,432.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,186.51

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