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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,968.31, 826,552.61 and 327,047.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,968.31, 826,552.61 and 327,047.65 is: 451,312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,968.31 : 826,552.61 = 327,047.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,968.31/826,552.61 = 327,047.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,968.31x = 826,552.61 × 327,047.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,968.31x = 270,322,087,066.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,322,087,066.63/598,968.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,312.84

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