Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,974.65, 826,578.74 and 327,041.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 598,974.65, 826,578.74 and 327,041.70 is: 451,314.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,974.65 : 826,578.74 = 327,041.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,974.65/826,578.74 = 327,041.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,974.65x = 826,578.74 × 327,041.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,974.65x = 270,325,717,131.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,325,717,131.06/598,974.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,314.12
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