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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,966.86, 825,179.01 and 326,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,966.86, 825,179.01 and 326,035.28 is: 449,920.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,966.86 : 825,179.01 = 326,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,966.86/825,179.01 = 326,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,966.86x = 825,179.01 × 326,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,966.86x = 269,037,469,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,037,469,575.47/597,966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,920.37

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