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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,996.92, 826,617.54 and 327,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,996.92, 826,617.54 and 327,067.20 is: 451,353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,996.92 : 826,617.54 = 327,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,996.92/826,617.54 = 327,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,996.92x = 826,617.54 × 327,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,996.92x = 270,359,484,278.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,359,484,278.69/598,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,353.71

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