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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,569.59, 826,043.58 and 326,655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,569.59, 826,043.58 and 326,655.04 is: 450,793.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,569.59 : 826,043.58 = 326,655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,569.59/826,043.58 = 326,655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,569.59x = 826,043.58 × 326,655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,569.59x = 269,831,296,601.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,831,296,601.53/598,569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,793.53

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