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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,724.68, 826,247.82 and 353,717.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,724.68, 826,247.82 and 353,717.50 is: 488,134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,724.68 : 826,247.82 = 353,717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,724.68/826,247.82 = 353,717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,724.68x = 826,247.82 × 353,717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,724.68x = 292,258,313,270.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,258,313,270.85/598,724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,134.74

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