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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,999.92, 826,621.68 and 327,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,999.92, 826,621.68 and 327,070.20 is: 451,357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,999.92 : 826,621.68 = 327,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,999.92/826,621.68 = 327,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,999.92x = 826,621.68 × 327,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,999.92x = 270,363,318,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,363,318,201.94/598,999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,357.85

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