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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,980.15, 826,626.12 and 327,073.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,980.15, 826,626.12 and 327,073.35 is: 451,379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,980.15 : 826,626.12 = 327,073.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,980.15/826,626.12 = 327,073.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,980.15x = 826,626.12 × 327,073.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,980.15x = 270,367,374,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,367,374,265.90/598,980.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,379.52

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