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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,684.31, 826,871.67 and 436,065.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,684.31, 826,871.67 and 436,065.36 is: 602,270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,684.31 : 826,871.67 = 436,065.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,684.31/826,871.67 = 436,065.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,684.31x = 826,871.67 × 436,065.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,684.31x = 360,570,090,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,570,090,272.02/598,684.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,270.82

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