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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,827.69, 826,383.87 and 326,895.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,827.69, 826,383.87 and 326,895.84 is: 451,117.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,827.69 : 826,383.87 = 326,895.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,827.69/826,383.87 = 326,895.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,827.69x = 826,383.87 × 326,895.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,827.69x = 270,141,449,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,141,449,346.10/598,827.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,117.16

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