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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,684.55, 826,872.01 and 436,065.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,684.55, 826,872.01 and 436,065.61 is: 602,271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,684.55 : 826,872.01 = 436,065.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,684.55/826,872.01 = 436,065.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,684.55x = 826,872.01 × 436,065.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,684.55x = 360,570,447,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,570,447,432.58/598,684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,271.18

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