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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,682.55, 826,869.25 and 436,063.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,682.55, 826,869.25 and 436,063.61 is: 602,268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,682.55 : 826,869.25 = 436,063.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,682.55/826,869.25 = 436,063.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,682.55x = 826,869.25 × 436,063.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,682.55x = 360,567,590,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,567,590,152.99/598,682.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,268.41

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