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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,989.44, 826,609.46 and 327,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,989.44, 826,609.46 and 327,059.24 is: 451,343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,989.44 : 826,609.46 = 327,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,989.44/826,609.46 = 327,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,989.44x = 826,609.46 × 327,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,989.44x = 270,350,255,996.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,350,255,996.07/598,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,343.95

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