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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,488.52, 826,399.38 and 571,428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,488.52, 826,399.38 and 571,428.04 is: 789,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,488.52 : 826,399.38 = 571,428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,488.52/826,399.38 = 571,428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,488.52x = 826,399.38 × 571,428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,488.52x = 472,227,777,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,227,777,970.62/598,488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,033.98

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