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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,342.46, 825,711.40 and 326,410.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,342.46, 825,711.40 and 326,410.26 is: 450,445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,342.46 : 825,711.40 = 326,410.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,342.46/825,711.40 = 326,410.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,342.46x = 825,711.40 × 326,410.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,342.46x = 269,520,668,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,520,668,234.50/598,342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,445.50

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