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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,753.54, 826,304.25 and 326,839.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,753.54, 826,304.25 and 326,839.78 is: 451,052.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,753.54 : 826,304.25 = 326,839.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,753.54/826,304.25 = 326,839.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,753.54x = 826,304.25 × 326,839.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,753.54x = 270,069,099,283.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,069,099,283.07/598,753.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,052.20

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