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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,982.15, 826,628.88 and 327,075.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,982.15, 826,628.88 and 327,075.35 is: 451,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,982.15 : 826,628.88 = 327,075.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,982.15/826,628.88 = 327,075.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,982.15x = 826,628.88 × 327,075.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,982.15x = 270,369,930,246.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,369,930,246.11/598,982.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,382.28

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