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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,252.84, 825,600.15 and 326,330.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,252.84, 825,600.15 and 326,330.45 is: 450,342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,252.84 : 825,600.15 = 326,330.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,252.84/825,600.15 = 326,330.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,252.84x = 825,600.15 × 326,330.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,252.84x = 269,418,468,469.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,418,468,469.57/598,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,342.15

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