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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,586.76, 826,191.09 and 344,085.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,586.76, 826,191.09 and 344,085.57 is: 474,919.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,586.76 : 826,191.09 = 344,085.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,586.76/826,191.09 = 344,085.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,586.76x = 826,191.09 × 344,085.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,586.76x = 284,280,432,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,280,432,131.57/598,586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,919.35

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