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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,595.81, 824,682.39 and 325,663.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,595.81, 824,682.39 and 325,663.78 is: 449,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,595.81 : 824,682.39 = 325,663.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,595.81/824,682.39 = 325,663.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,595.81x = 824,682.39 × 325,663.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,595.81x = 268,569,182,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,569,182,446.39/597,595.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,416.10

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