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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,669.18, 824,778.26 and 325,737.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,669.18, 824,778.26 and 325,737.03 is: 449,514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,669.18 : 824,778.26 = 325,737.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,669.18/824,778.26 = 325,737.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,669.18x = 824,778.26 × 325,737.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,669.18x = 268,660,820,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,660,820,820.97/597,669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,514.27

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