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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,569.83, 824,636.11 and 325,640.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,569.83, 824,636.11 and 325,640.07 is: 449,377.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,569.83 : 824,636.11 = 325,640.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,569.83/824,636.11 = 325,640.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,569.83x = 824,636.11 × 325,640.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,569.83x = 268,534,558,956.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,534,558,956.73/597,569.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,377.71

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