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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,952.92, 825,181.47 and 326,018.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,952.92, 825,181.47 and 326,018.60 is: 449,909.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,952.92 : 825,181.47 = 326,018.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,952.92/825,181.47 = 326,018.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,952.92x = 825,181.47 × 326,018.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,952.92x = 269,024,503,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,024,503,469.44/597,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,909.17

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