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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,723.68, 826,246.44 and 353,716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,723.68, 826,246.44 and 353,716.50 is: 488,133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,723.68 : 826,246.44 = 353,716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,723.68/826,246.44 = 353,716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,723.68x = 826,246.44 × 353,716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,723.68x = 292,256,998,894.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,256,998,894.26/598,723.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,133.36

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