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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,425, 825,797.64 and 326,476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,425, 825,797.64 and 326,476.68 is: 450,522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,425 : 825,797.64 = 326,476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,425/825,797.64 = 326,476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,425x = 825,797.64 × 326,476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,425x = 269,603,671,859.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,603,671,859.04/598,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,522.07

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