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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,925.34, 826,514.62 and 326,990.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,925.34, 826,514.62 and 326,990.12 is: 451,245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,925.34 : 826,514.62 = 326,990.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,925.34/826,514.62 = 326,990.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,925.34x = 826,514.62 × 326,990.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,925.34x = 270,262,109,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,262,109,825.51/598,925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,245.07

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