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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,479.83, 824,511.73 and 325,549.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,479.83, 824,511.73 and 325,549.98 is: 449,253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,479.83 : 824,511.73 = 325,549.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,479.83/824,511.73 = 325,549.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,479.83x = 824,511.73 × 325,549.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,479.83x = 268,419,777,211.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,419,777,211.27/597,479.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,253.29

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