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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,251.84, 825,598.77 and 326,329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,251.84, 825,598.77 and 326,329.45 is: 450,340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,251.84 : 825,598.77 = 326,329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,251.84/825,598.77 = 326,329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,251.84x = 825,598.77 × 326,329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,251.84x = 269,417,192,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,417,192,534.78/598,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,340.77

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