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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,723.13, 826,237.92 and 408,069.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,723.13, 826,237.92 and 408,069.59 is: 563,136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,723.13 : 826,237.92 = 408,069.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,723.13/826,237.92 = 408,069.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,723.13x = 826,237.92 × 408,069.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,723.13x = 337,162,565,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,162,565,125.66/598,723.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,136.03

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