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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,617.41, 826,109.51 and 326,702.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,617.41, 826,109.51 and 326,702.77 is: 450,859.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,617.41 : 826,109.51 = 326,702.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,617.41/826,109.51 = 326,702.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,617.41x = 826,109.51 × 326,702.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,617.41x = 269,892,261,541.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,892,261,541.56/598,617.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,859.36

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