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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,627.46, 824,701.82 and 325,689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,627.46, 824,701.82 and 325,689.52 is: 449,438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,627.46 : 824,701.82 = 325,689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,627.46/824,701.82 = 325,689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,627.46x = 824,701.82 × 325,689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,627.46x = 268,596,739,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,596,739,898.93/597,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,438.42

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