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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,417.27, 825,786.97 and 326,468.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,417.27, 825,786.97 and 326,468.95 is: 450,511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,417.27 : 825,786.97 = 326,468.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,417.27/825,786.97 = 326,468.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,417.27x = 825,786.97 × 326,468.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,417.27x = 269,593,803,387.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,593,803,387.24/598,417.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,511.40

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