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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,126.43, 824,947.92 and 383,286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,126.43, 824,947.92 and 383,286.48 is: 528,636.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,126.43 : 824,947.92 = 383,286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,126.43/824,947.92 = 383,286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,126.43x = 824,947.92 × 383,286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,126.43x = 316,191,384,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,191,384,440.12/598,126.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,636.37

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