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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,246.64, 825,582.95 and 326,320.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,246.64, 825,582.95 and 326,320.37 is: 450,323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,246.64 : 825,582.95 = 326,320.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,246.64/825,582.95 = 326,320.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,246.64x = 825,582.95 × 326,320.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,246.64x = 269,404,533,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,404,533,709.69/598,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,323.52

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