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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,972.66, 826,615.78 and 327,065.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,972.66, 826,615.78 and 327,065.85 is: 451,369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,972.66 : 826,615.78 = 327,065.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,972.66/826,615.78 = 327,065.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,972.66x = 826,615.78 × 327,065.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,972.66x = 270,357,791,661.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,357,791,661.48/598,972.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,369.17

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