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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,596.81, 824,683.77 and 325,664.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,596.81, 824,683.77 and 325,664.78 is: 449,417.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,596.81 : 824,683.77 = 325,664.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,596.81/824,683.77 = 325,664.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,596.81x = 824,683.77 × 325,664.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,596.81x = 268,570,458,526.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,570,458,526.62/597,596.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,417.49

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