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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,573.73, 826,049.35 and 326,659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,573.73, 826,049.35 and 326,659.23 is: 450,799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,573.73 : 826,049.35 = 326,659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,573.73/826,049.35 = 326,659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,573.73x = 826,049.35 × 326,659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,573.73x = 269,836,644,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,836,644,613.00/598,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,799.34

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