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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,972.15, 826,575.31 and 327,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,972.15, 826,575.31 and 327,039.20 is: 451,310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,972.15 : 826,575.31 = 327,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,972.15/826,575.31 = 327,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,972.15x = 826,575.31 × 327,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,972.15x = 270,322,531,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,322,531,227.42/598,972.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,310.68

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