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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,759.27, 826,295.51 and 326,834.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,759.27, 826,295.51 and 326,834.98 is: 451,036.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,759.27 : 826,295.51 = 326,834.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,759.27/826,295.51 = 326,834.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,759.27x = 826,295.51 × 326,834.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,759.27x = 270,062,276,484.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,062,276,484.94/598,759.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,036.48

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