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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,468.46, 826,009.39 and 365,935.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,468.46, 826,009.39 and 365,935.15 is: 505,065.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,468.46 : 826,009.39 = 365,935.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,468.46/826,009.39 = 365,935.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,468.46x = 826,009.39 × 365,935.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,468.46x = 302,265,871,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,265,871,520.99/598,468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,065.67

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