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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,245.28, 825,578.49 and 326,313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,245.28, 825,578.49 and 326,313.16 is: 450,312.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,245.28 : 825,578.49 = 326,313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,245.28/825,578.49 = 326,313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,245.28x = 825,578.49 × 326,313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,245.28x = 269,397,120,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,397,120,140.47/598,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,312.16

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