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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,607.70, 826,078.41 and 326,675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,607.70, 826,078.41 and 326,675.60 is: 450,812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,607.70 : 826,078.41 = 326,675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,607.70/826,078.41 = 326,675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,607.70x = 826,078.41 × 326,675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,607.70x = 269,859,657,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,859,657,337.24/598,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,812.20

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