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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,965.84, 826,575.84 and 327,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,965.84, 826,575.84 and 327,039.12 is: 451,315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,965.84 : 826,575.84 = 327,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,965.84/826,575.84 = 327,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,965.84x = 826,575.84 × 327,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,965.84x = 270,322,635,326.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,322,635,326.86/598,965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,315.61

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