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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,985.81, 826,617.44 and 327,070.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,985.81, 826,617.44 and 327,070.94 is: 451,367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,985.81 : 826,617.44 = 327,070.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,985.81/826,617.44 = 327,070.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,985.81x = 826,617.44 × 327,070.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,985.81x = 270,362,537,352.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,362,537,352.75/598,985.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,367.18

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