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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,592.84, 826,056.16 and 326,660.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,592.84, 826,056.16 and 326,660.72 is: 450,790.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,592.84 : 826,056.16 = 326,660.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,592.84/826,056.16 = 326,660.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,592.84x = 826,056.16 × 326,660.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,592.84x = 269,840,095,039.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,840,095,039.10/598,592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,790.72

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