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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,979.48, 825,218.10 and 326,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,979.48, 825,218.10 and 326,045.08 is: 449,945.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,979.48 : 825,218.10 = 326,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,979.48/825,218.10 = 326,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,979.48x = 825,218.10 × 326,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,979.48x = 269,058,301,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,058,301,431.95/597,979.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,945.71

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