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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,752.54, 826,302.87 and 326,838.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,752.54, 826,302.87 and 326,838.78 is: 451,050.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,752.54 : 826,302.87 = 326,838.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,752.54/826,302.87 = 326,838.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,752.54x = 826,302.87 × 326,838.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,752.54x = 270,067,821,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,067,821,941.30/598,752.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,050.82

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