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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,627.47, 826,118.96 and 326,696.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,627.47, 826,118.96 and 326,696.43 is: 450,848.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,627.47 : 826,118.96 = 326,696.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,627.47/826,118.96 = 326,696.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,627.47x = 826,118.96 × 326,696.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,627.47x = 269,890,113,353.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,890,113,353.83/598,627.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,848.19

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