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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,613.31, 826,391.14 and 462,341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,613.31, 826,391.14 and 462,341.34 is: 638,266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,613.31 : 826,391.14 = 462,341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,613.31/826,391.14 = 462,341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,613.31x = 826,391.14 × 462,341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,613.31x = 382,074,785,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,074,785,875.87/598,613.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,266.44

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