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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,996.62, 826,632.36 and 327,081.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,996.62, 826,632.36 and 327,081.78 is: 451,382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,996.62 : 826,632.36 = 327,081.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,996.62/826,632.36 = 327,081.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,996.62x = 826,632.36 × 327,081.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,996.62x = 270,376,382,874.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,376,382,874.38/598,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,382.15

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