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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,869.62, 826,452.58 and 326,948.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,869.62, 826,452.58 and 326,948.97 is: 451,196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,869.62 : 826,452.58 = 326,948.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,869.62/826,452.58 = 326,948.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,869.62x = 826,452.58 × 326,948.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,869.62x = 270,207,823,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,207,823,139.47/598,869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,196.41

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