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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,968.22, 825,207.03 and 326,038.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,968.22, 825,207.03 and 326,038.26 is: 449,938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,968.22 : 825,207.03 = 326,038.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,968.22/825,207.03 = 326,038.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,968.22x = 825,207.03 × 326,038.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,968.22x = 269,049,064,200.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,049,064,200.97/597,968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,938.73

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