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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,977.84, 826,583.10 and 327,044.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,977.84, 826,583.10 and 327,044.86 is: 451,318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,977.84 : 826,583.10 = 327,044.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,977.84/826,583.10 = 327,044.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,977.84x = 826,583.10 × 327,044.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,977.84x = 270,329,754,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,329,754,217.87/598,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,318.46

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