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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,997.92, 826,618.92 and 327,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,997.92, 826,618.92 and 327,068.20 is: 451,355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,997.92 : 826,618.92 = 327,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,997.92/826,618.92 = 327,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,997.92x = 826,618.92 × 327,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,997.92x = 270,360,762,250.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,360,762,250.34/598,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,355.09

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