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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,968.51, 826,552.87 and 327,047.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,968.51, 826,552.87 and 327,047.86 is: 451,313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,968.51 : 826,552.87 = 327,047.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,968.51/826,552.87 = 327,047.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,968.51x = 826,552.87 × 327,047.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,968.51x = 270,322,347,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,322,347,310.36/598,968.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,313.12

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