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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,245.58, 825,581.48 and 326,319.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,245.58, 825,581.48 and 326,319.31 is: 450,322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,245.58 : 825,581.48 = 326,319.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,245.58/825,581.48 = 326,319.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,245.58x = 825,581.48 × 326,319.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,245.58x = 269,403,177,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,403,177,270.78/598,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,322.06

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