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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,742.51, 826,264.53 and 408,088.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,742.51, 826,264.53 and 408,088.89 is: 563,162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,742.51 : 826,264.53 = 408,088.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,742.51/826,264.53 = 408,088.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,742.51x = 826,264.53 × 408,088.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,742.51x = 337,189,374,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,189,374,894.07/598,742.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,162.58

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