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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,330.83, 825,699.25 and 326,397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,330.83, 825,699.25 and 326,397.88 is: 450,430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,330.83 : 825,699.25 = 326,397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,330.83/825,699.25 = 326,397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,330.83x = 825,699.25 × 326,397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,330.83x = 269,506,484,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,506,484,717.59/598,330.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,430.55

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