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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,743.69, 826,245.73 and 356,901.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,743.69, 826,245.73 and 356,901.58 is: 492,511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,743.69 : 826,245.73 = 356,901.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,743.69/826,245.73 = 356,901.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,743.69x = 826,245.73 × 356,901.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,743.69x = 294,888,406,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,888,406,505.25/598,743.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,511.92

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