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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,477.63, 824,508.71 and 325,547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,477.63, 824,508.71 and 325,547.76 is: 449,250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,477.63 : 824,508.71 = 325,547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,477.63/824,508.71 = 325,547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,477.63x = 824,508.71 × 325,547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,477.63x = 268,416,963,640.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,416,963,640.99/597,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,250.23

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