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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,717.56, 826,230.24 and 408,064.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,717.56, 826,230.24 and 408,064.02 is: 563,128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,717.56 : 826,230.24 = 408,064.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,717.56/826,230.24 = 408,064.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,717.56x = 826,230.24 × 408,064.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,717.56x = 337,154,833,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,154,833,179.97/598,717.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,128.35

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