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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,852.54, 826,404.15 and 326,925.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,852.54, 826,404.15 and 326,925.82 is: 451,150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,852.54 : 826,404.15 = 326,925.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,852.54/826,404.15 = 326,925.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,852.54x = 826,404.15 × 326,925.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,852.54x = 270,172,854,390.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,172,854,390.15/598,852.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,150.89

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