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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,570.84, 826,045.38 and 326,656.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,570.84, 826,045.38 and 326,656.34 is: 450,795.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,570.84 : 826,045.38 = 326,656.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,570.84/826,045.38 = 326,656.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,570.84x = 826,045.38 × 326,656.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,570.84x = 269,832,959,472.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,832,959,472.15/598,570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,795.36

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