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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,987.48, 825,229.02 and 326,053.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,987.48, 825,229.02 and 326,053.08 is: 449,956.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,987.48 : 825,229.02 = 326,053.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,987.48/825,229.02 = 326,053.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,987.48x = 825,229.02 × 326,053.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,987.48x = 269,068,463,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,068,463,676.38/597,987.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,956.68

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