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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,995.27, 826,591.77 and 327,058.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,995.27, 826,591.77 and 327,058.29 is: 451,328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,995.27 : 826,591.77 = 327,058.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,995.27/826,591.77 = 327,058.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,995.27x = 826,591.77 × 327,058.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,995.27x = 270,343,690,824.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,343,690,824.27/598,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,328.59

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