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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,973.40, 825,209.78 and 326,039.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,973.40, 825,209.78 and 326,039.08 is: 449,937.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,973.40 : 825,209.78 = 326,039.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,973.40/825,209.78 = 326,039.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,973.40x = 825,209.78 × 326,039.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,973.40x = 269,050,637,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,050,637,478.20/597,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,937.47

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