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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,966.35, 825,178.32 and 326,034.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,966.35, 825,178.32 and 326,034.77 is: 449,919.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,966.35 : 825,178.32 = 326,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,966.35/825,178.32 = 326,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,966.35x = 825,178.32 × 326,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,966.35x = 269,036,819,644.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,036,819,644.30/597,966.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,919.67

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