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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,001.74, 825,212.05 and 326,067.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,001.74, 825,212.05 and 326,067.42 is: 449,956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,001.74 : 825,212.05 = 326,067.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,001.74/825,212.05 = 326,067.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,001.74x = 825,212.05 × 326,067.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,001.74x = 269,074,768,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,074,768,209.92/598,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,956.50

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