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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,975.82, 826,580.36 and 327,042.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,975.82, 826,580.36 and 327,042.87 is: 451,315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,975.82 : 826,580.36 = 327,042.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,975.82/826,580.36 = 327,042.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,975.82x = 826,580.36 × 327,042.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,975.82x = 270,327,211,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,327,211,584.82/598,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,315.74

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