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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,867.78, 826,450.05 and 326,947.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,867.78, 826,450.05 and 326,947.14 is: 451,193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,867.78 : 826,450.05 = 326,947.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,867.78/826,450.05 = 326,947.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,867.78x = 826,450.05 × 326,947.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,867.78x = 270,205,480,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,205,480,200.36/598,867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,193.88

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