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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,882.41, 826,444.35 and 326,939.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,882.41, 826,444.35 and 326,939.76 is: 451,169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,882.41 : 826,444.35 = 326,939.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,882.41/826,444.35 = 326,939.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,882.41x = 826,444.35 × 326,939.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,882.41x = 270,197,517,442.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,197,517,442.36/598,882.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,169.57

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