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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,729.97, 824,862.09 and 325,797.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,729.97, 824,862.09 and 325,797.85 is: 449,598.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,729.97 : 824,862.09 = 325,797.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,729.97/824,862.09 = 325,797.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,729.97x = 824,862.09 × 325,797.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,729.97x = 268,738,295,468.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,738,295,468.51/597,729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,598.16

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