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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,719.94, 826,233.51 and 408,066.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,719.94, 826,233.51 and 408,066.39 is: 563,131.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,719.94 : 826,233.51 = 408,066.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,719.94/826,233.51 = 408,066.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,719.94x = 826,233.51 × 408,066.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,719.94x = 337,158,127,252.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,158,127,252.98/598,719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,131.62

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