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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,247.27, 825,583.76 and 326,321.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,247.27, 825,583.76 and 326,321.00 is: 450,324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,247.27 : 825,583.76 = 326,321.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,247.27/825,583.76 = 326,321.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,247.27x = 825,583.76 × 326,321.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,247.27x = 269,405,312,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,405,312,387.44/598,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,324.35

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