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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,744.56, 826,246.92 and 356,902.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,744.56, 826,246.92 and 356,902.47 is: 492,513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,744.56 : 826,246.92 = 356,902.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,744.56/826,246.92 = 356,902.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,744.56x = 826,246.92 × 356,902.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,744.56x = 294,889,566,577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,889,566,577.89/598,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,513.15

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