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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,724.93, 826,248.21 and 353,717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,724.93, 826,248.21 and 353,717.75 is: 488,135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,724.93 : 826,248.21 = 353,717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,724.93/826,248.21 = 353,717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,724.93x = 826,248.21 × 353,717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,724.93x = 292,258,657,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,258,657,782.73/598,724.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,135.11

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