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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,989.56, 826,599.24 and 327,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,989.56, 826,599.24 and 327,056.60 is: 451,334.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,989.56 : 826,599.24 = 327,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,989.56/826,599.24 = 327,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,989.56x = 826,599.24 × 327,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,989.56x = 270,344,736,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,344,736,996.98/598,989.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,334.64

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