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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,866.78, 826,448.67 and 326,946.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,866.78, 826,448.67 and 326,946.14 is: 451,192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,866.78 : 826,448.67 = 326,946.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,866.78/826,448.67 = 326,946.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,866.78x = 826,448.67 × 326,946.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,866.78x = 270,204,198,432.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,204,198,432.39/598,866.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,192.50

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