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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,951, 821,032.40 and 326,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,951, 821,032.40 and 326,679 is: 450,817.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,951 : 821,032.40 = 326,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,951/821,032.40 = 326,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,951x = 821,032.40 × 326,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,951x = 268,214,043,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,214,043,399.60/594,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,817.03

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