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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,742.69, 826,244.35 and 356,900.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,742.69, 826,244.35 and 356,900.58 is: 492,510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,742.69 : 826,244.35 = 356,900.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,742.69/826,244.35 = 356,900.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,742.69x = 826,244.35 × 356,900.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,742.69x = 294,887,086,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,887,086,844.47/598,742.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,510.55

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