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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,686.66, 826,204.59 and 326,771.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,686.66, 826,204.59 and 326,771.82 is: 450,954.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,686.66 : 826,204.59 = 326,771.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,686.66/826,204.59 = 326,771.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,686.66x = 826,204.59 × 326,771.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,686.66x = 269,980,377,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,980,377,566.65/598,686.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,954.39

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