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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,967.46, 826,551.54 and 327,046.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,967.46, 826,551.54 and 327,046.86 is: 451,311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,967.46 : 826,551.54 = 327,046.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,967.46/826,551.54 = 327,046.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,967.46x = 826,551.54 × 327,046.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,967.46x = 270,321,085,785.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,321,085,785.16/598,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,311.81

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