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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,657.72, 826,158.36 and 326,728.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,657.72, 826,158.36 and 326,728.12 is: 450,890.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,657.72 : 826,158.36 = 326,728.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,657.72/826,158.36 = 326,728.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,657.72x = 826,158.36 × 326,728.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,657.72x = 269,929,167,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,929,167,785.08/598,657.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,890.65

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