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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,597.16, 824,654.70 and 325,664.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,597.16, 824,654.70 and 325,664.23 is: 449,400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,597.16 : 824,654.70 = 325,664.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,597.16/824,654.70 = 325,664.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,597.16x = 824,654.70 × 325,664.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,597.16x = 268,560,535,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,560,535,829.74/597,597.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,400.62

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