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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,985.15, 826,633.02 and 327,078.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,985.15, 826,633.02 and 327,078.35 is: 451,386.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,985.15 : 826,633.02 = 327,078.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,985.15/826,633.02 = 327,078.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,985.15x = 826,633.02 × 327,078.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,985.15x = 270,373,764,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,373,764,237.12/598,985.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,386.42

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