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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,956.92, 825,186.99 and 326,022.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,956.92, 825,186.99 and 326,022.61 is: 449,914.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,956.92 : 825,186.99 = 326,022.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,956.92/825,186.99 = 326,022.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,956.92x = 825,186.99 × 326,022.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,956.92x = 269,029,616,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,029,616,217.84/597,956.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,914.71

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