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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,575.23, 826,051.42 and 326,660.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,575.23, 826,051.42 and 326,660.73 is: 450,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,575.23 : 826,051.42 = 326,660.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,575.23/826,051.42 = 326,660.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,575.23x = 826,051.42 × 326,660.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,575.23x = 269,838,559,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,838,559,874.74/598,575.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,801.41

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