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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,827.30, 826,383.78 and 326,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,827.30, 826,383.78 and 326,901.24 is: 451,124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,827.30 : 826,383.78 = 326,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,827.30/826,383.78 = 326,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,827.30x = 826,383.78 × 326,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,827.30x = 270,145,882,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,145,882,397.89/598,827.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,124.86

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