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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,978.32, 826,583.80 and 327,045.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,978.32, 826,583.80 and 327,045.37 is: 451,319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,978.32 : 826,583.80 = 327,045.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,978.32/826,583.80 = 327,045.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,978.32x = 826,583.80 × 327,045.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,978.32x = 270,330,404,707.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,330,404,707.01/598,978.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,319.18

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