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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,570.59, 826,044.96 and 326,656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,570.59, 826,044.96 and 326,656.04 is: 450,794.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,570.59 : 826,044.96 = 326,656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,570.59/826,044.96 = 326,656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,570.59x = 826,044.96 × 326,656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,570.59x = 269,832,573,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,832,573,430.45/598,570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,794.91

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