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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,666.98, 824,756.40 and 325,729.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,666.98, 824,756.40 and 325,729.06 is: 449,493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,666.98 : 824,756.40 = 325,729.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,666.98/824,756.40 = 325,729.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,666.98x = 824,756.40 × 325,729.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,666.98x = 268,647,126,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,647,126,900.98/597,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,493.01

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