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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,683.55, 826,870.63 and 436,064.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,683.55, 826,870.63 and 436,064.61 is: 602,269.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,683.55 : 826,870.63 = 436,064.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,683.55/826,870.63 = 436,064.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,683.55x = 826,870.63 × 436,064.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,683.55x = 360,569,018,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,569,018,791.40/598,683.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,269.79

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