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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,476.08, 826,196.28 and 372,194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,476.08, 826,196.28 and 372,194.48 is: 513,814.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,476.08 : 826,196.28 = 372,194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,476.08/826,196.28 = 372,194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,476.08x = 826,196.28 × 372,194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,476.08x = 307,505,694,812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,505,694,812.53/598,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,814.51

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