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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,719.56, 826,233.01 and 408,066.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,719.56, 826,233.01 and 408,066.02 is: 563,131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,719.56 : 826,233.01 = 408,066.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,719.56/826,233.01 = 408,066.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,719.56x = 826,233.01 × 408,066.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,719.56x = 337,157,610,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,157,610,831.99/598,719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,131.11

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