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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,345.63, 598,177.77 and 326,226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,345.63, 598,177.77 and 326,226.37 is: 450,313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,345.63 : 598,177.77 = 326,226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,345.63/598,177.77 = 326,226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,345.63x = 598,177.77 × 326,226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,345.63x = 195,141,362,521.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,141,362,521.80/433,345.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,313.44

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