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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,618.81, 826,398.75 and 462,346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,618.81, 826,398.75 and 462,346.84 is: 638,274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,618.81 : 826,398.75 = 462,346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,618.81/826,398.75 = 462,346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,618.81x = 826,398.75 × 462,346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,618.81x = 382,082,850,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,082,850,642.45/598,618.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,274.05

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