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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,477.15, 824,508.09 and 325,547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,477.15, 824,508.09 and 325,547.28 is: 449,249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,477.15 : 824,508.09 = 325,547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,477.15/824,508.09 = 325,547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,477.15x = 824,508.09 × 325,547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,477.15x = 268,416,366,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,416,366,037.50/597,477.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,249.59

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