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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,978.84, 826,584.48 and 327,045.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,978.84, 826,584.48 and 327,045.86 is: 451,319.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,978.84 : 826,584.48 = 327,045.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,978.84/826,584.48 = 327,045.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,978.84x = 826,584.48 × 327,045.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,978.84x = 270,331,032,124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,331,032,124.25/598,978.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,319.84

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