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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,364.25, 825,741.58 and 326,432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,364.25, 825,741.58 and 326,432.16 is: 450,475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,364.25 : 825,741.58 = 326,432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,364.25/825,741.58 = 326,432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,364.25x = 825,741.58 × 326,432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,364.25x = 269,548,607,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,548,607,561.21/598,364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,475.79

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