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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,478.17, 824,509.48 and 325,548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,478.17, 824,509.48 and 325,548.30 is: 449,250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,478.17 : 824,509.48 = 325,548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,478.17/824,509.48 = 325,548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,478.17x = 824,509.48 × 325,548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,478.17x = 268,417,657,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,417,657,798.46/597,478.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,250.98

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