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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,975.28, 826,579.62 and 327,042.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,975.28, 826,579.62 and 327,042.34 is: 451,315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,975.28 : 826,579.62 = 327,042.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,975.28/826,579.62 = 327,042.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,975.28x = 826,579.62 × 327,042.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,975.28x = 270,326,533,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,326,533,121.11/598,975.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,315.01

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