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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,634.83, 826,133.38 and 326,720.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,634.83, 826,133.38 and 326,720.06 is: 450,883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,634.83 : 826,133.38 = 326,720.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,634.83/826,133.38 = 326,720.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,634.83x = 826,133.38 × 326,720.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,634.83x = 269,914,342,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,914,342,534.14/598,634.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,883.13

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