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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,689.56, 826,878.92 and 436,070.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,689.56, 826,878.92 and 436,070.62 is: 602,278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,689.56 : 826,878.92 = 436,070.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,689.56/826,878.92 = 436,070.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,689.56x = 826,878.92 × 436,070.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,689.56x = 360,577,603,309.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,577,603,309.33/598,689.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,278.09

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