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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,975.61, 826,597.85 and 327,054.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,975.61, 826,597.85 and 327,054.28 is: 451,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,975.61 : 826,597.85 = 327,054.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,975.61/826,597.85 = 327,054.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,975.61x = 826,597.85 × 327,054.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,975.61x = 270,342,358,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,342,358,913.04/598,975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,341.18

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