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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,819, 824,973.70 and 325,892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,819, 824,973.70 and 325,892.20 is: 449,722.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,819 : 824,973.70 = 325,892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,819/824,973.70 = 325,892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,819x = 824,973.70 × 325,892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,819x = 268,852,494,035.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,852,494,035.14/597,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,722.23

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