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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,377.48, 824,621.22 and 428,316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,377.48, 824,621.22 and 428,316.36 is: 590,260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,377.48 : 824,621.22 = 428,316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,377.48/824,621.22 = 428,316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,377.48x = 824,621.22 × 428,316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,377.48x = 353,198,759,329.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,198,759,329.16/598,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,260.78

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