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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,733.98, 826,246.10 and 340,604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,733.98, 826,246.10 and 340,604.87 is: 470,030.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,733.98 : 826,246.10 = 340,604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,733.98/826,246.10 = 340,604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,733.98x = 826,246.10 × 340,604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,733.98x = 281,423,442,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,423,442,198.79/598,733.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,030.85

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