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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,591.95, 824,655.94 and 325,654.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,591.95, 824,655.94 and 325,654.29 is: 449,391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,591.95 : 824,655.94 = 325,654.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,591.95/824,655.94 = 325,654.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,591.95x = 824,655.94 × 325,654.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,591.95x = 268,552,743,820.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,552,743,820.85/597,591.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,391.51

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