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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,973.28, 826,576.86 and 327,040.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,973.28, 826,576.86 and 327,040.34 is: 451,312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,973.28 : 826,576.86 = 327,040.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,973.28/826,576.86 = 327,040.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,973.28x = 826,576.86 × 327,040.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,973.28x = 270,323,974,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,323,974,424.05/598,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,312.25

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