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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,245.64, 825,581.57 and 326,319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,245.64, 825,581.57 and 326,319.37 is: 450,322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,245.64 : 825,581.57 = 326,319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,245.64/825,581.57 = 326,319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,245.64x = 825,581.57 × 326,319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,245.64x = 269,403,254,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,403,254,110.46/598,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,322.14

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