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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,997.07, 826,632.96 and 327,082.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,997.07, 826,632.96 and 327,082.23 is: 451,382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,997.07 : 826,632.96 = 327,082.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,997.07/826,632.96 = 327,082.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,997.07x = 826,632.96 × 327,082.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,997.07x = 270,376,951,948.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,376,951,948.30/598,997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,382.76

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