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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,059.77, 825,342.41 and 326,142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,059.77, 825,342.41 and 326,142.54 is: 450,087.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,059.77 : 825,342.41 = 326,142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,059.77/825,342.41 = 326,142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,059.77x = 825,342.41 × 326,142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,059.77x = 269,179,273,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,179,273,103.75/598,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,087.58

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