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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,140.05, 825,439.71 and 326,205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,140.05, 825,439.71 and 326,205.73 is: 450,167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,140.05 : 825,439.71 = 326,205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,140.05/825,439.71 = 326,205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,140.05x = 825,439.71 × 326,205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,140.05x = 269,263,165,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,263,165,426.61/598,140.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,167.43

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