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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,962.85, 825,173.49 and 326,031.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,962.85, 825,173.49 and 326,031.27 is: 449,914.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,962.85 : 825,173.49 = 326,031.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,962.85/825,173.49 = 326,031.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,962.85x = 825,173.49 × 326,031.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,962.85x = 269,032,360,915.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,032,360,915.03/597,962.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,914.84

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