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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,244.27, 825,579.61 and 326,318.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,244.27, 825,579.61 and 326,318.00 is: 450,320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,244.27 : 825,579.61 = 326,318.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,244.27/825,579.61 = 326,318.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,244.27x = 825,579.61 × 326,318.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,244.27x = 269,401,482,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,401,482,232.29/598,244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,320.21

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