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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,987.15, 826,635.78 and 327,080.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,987.15, 826,635.78 and 327,080.35 is: 451,389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,987.15 : 826,635.78 = 327,080.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,987.15/826,635.78 = 327,080.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,987.15x = 826,635.78 × 327,080.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,987.15x = 270,376,320,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,376,320,244.92/598,987.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,389.18

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