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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,618.62, 824,692.83 and 325,681.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,618.62, 824,692.83 and 325,681.01 is: 449,428.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,618.62 : 824,692.83 = 325,681.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,618.62/824,692.83 = 325,681.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,618.62x = 824,692.83 × 325,681.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,618.62x = 268,586,793,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,586,793,814.16/597,618.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,428.42

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