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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,961.85, 825,172.11 and 326,030.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,961.85, 825,172.11 and 326,030.27 is: 449,913.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,961.85 : 825,172.11 = 326,030.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,961.85/825,172.11 = 326,030.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,961.85x = 825,172.11 × 326,030.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,961.85x = 269,031,081,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,031,081,693.91/597,961.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,913.46

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