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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,883.41, 826,445.73 and 326,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,883.41, 826,445.73 and 326,940.76 is: 451,170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,883.41 : 826,445.73 = 326,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,883.41/826,445.73 = 326,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,883.41x = 826,445.73 × 326,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,883.41x = 270,198,795,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,198,795,064.96/598,883.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,170.95

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