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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,254.84, 825,602.91 and 326,332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,254.84, 825,602.91 and 326,332.45 is: 450,344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,254.84 : 825,602.91 = 326,332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,254.84/825,602.91 = 326,332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,254.84x = 825,602.91 × 326,332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,254.84x = 269,421,020,347.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,421,020,347.43/598,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,344.91

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