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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,797.26, 824,943.69 and 325,870.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,797.26, 824,943.69 and 325,870.42 is: 449,692.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,797.26 : 824,943.69 = 325,870.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,797.26/824,943.69 = 325,870.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,797.26x = 824,943.69 × 325,870.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,797.26x = 268,824,746,736.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,824,746,736.65/597,797.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,692.17

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