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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,864.75, 826,445.87 and 326,944.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,864.75, 826,445.87 and 326,944.11 is: 451,189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,864.75 : 826,445.87 = 326,944.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,864.75/826,445.87 = 326,944.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,864.75x = 826,445.87 × 326,944.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,864.75x = 270,201,605,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,201,605,729.49/598,864.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,189.70

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