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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,921.27, 826,498.71 and 326,976.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,921.27, 826,498.71 and 326,976.01 is: 451,219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,921.27 : 826,498.71 = 326,976.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,921.27/826,498.71 = 326,976.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,921.27x = 826,498.71 × 326,976.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,921.27x = 270,245,250,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,245,250,465.95/598,921.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,219.99

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