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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,351.14, 829,217.84 and 586,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,351.14, 829,217.84 and 586,996.52 is: 813,482.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,351.14 : 829,217.84 = 586,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,351.14/829,217.84 = 586,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,351.14x = 829,217.84 × 586,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,351.14x = 486,747,979,320.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,747,979,320.85/598,351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,482.16

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