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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,674.16, 826,187.34 and 326,759.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,674.16, 826,187.34 and 326,759.32 is: 450,937.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,674.16 : 826,187.34 = 326,759.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,674.16/826,187.34 = 326,759.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,674.16x = 826,187.34 × 326,759.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,674.16x = 269,964,413,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,964,413,411.01/598,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,937.14

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