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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,261.64, 825,603.63 and 326,335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,261.64, 825,603.63 and 326,335.46 is: 450,344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,261.64 : 825,603.63 = 326,335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,261.64/825,603.63 = 326,335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,261.64x = 825,603.63 × 326,335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,261.64x = 269,423,740,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,423,740,373.72/598,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,344.33

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