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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,948.67, 825,175.62 and 326,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,948.67, 825,175.62 and 326,014.36 is: 449,903.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,948.67 : 825,175.62 = 326,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,948.67/825,175.62 = 326,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,948.67x = 825,175.62 × 326,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,948.67x = 269,019,101,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,019,101,641.90/597,948.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,903.34

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