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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,884.42, 826,447.10 and 326,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,884.42, 826,447.10 and 326,941.76 is: 451,172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,884.42 : 826,447.10 = 326,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,884.42/826,447.10 = 326,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,884.42x = 826,447.10 × 326,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,884.42x = 270,200,069,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,200,069,420.90/598,884.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,172.31

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