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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,961.96, 826,569.20 and 327,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,961.96, 826,569.20 and 327,032.20 is: 451,305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,961.96 : 826,569.20 = 327,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,961.96/826,569.20 = 327,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,961.96x = 826,569.20 × 327,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,961.96x = 270,314,743,928.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,314,743,928.24/598,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,305.36

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