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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,975.83, 826,580.34 and 327,042.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,975.83, 826,580.34 and 327,042.86 is: 451,315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,975.83 : 826,580.34 = 327,042.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,975.83/826,580.34 = 327,042.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,975.83x = 826,580.34 × 327,042.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,975.83x = 270,327,194,280.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,327,194,280.47/598,975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,315.70

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