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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,556.91, 826,005.21 and 326,623.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,556.91, 826,005.21 and 326,623.98 is: 450,739.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,556.91 : 826,005.21 = 326,623.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,556.91/826,005.21 = 326,623.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,556.91x = 826,005.21 × 326,623.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,556.91x = 269,793,109,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,793,109,190.94/598,556.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,739.28

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