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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,573.34, 826,048.76 and 326,658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,573.34, 826,048.76 and 326,658.80 is: 450,798.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,573.34 : 826,048.76 = 326,658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,573.34/826,048.76 = 326,658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,573.34x = 826,048.76 × 326,658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,573.34x = 269,836,090,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,836,090,919.55/598,573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,798.72

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