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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,744.56, 826,267.28 and 408,090.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,744.56, 826,267.28 and 408,090.90 is: 563,165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,744.56 : 826,267.28 = 408,090.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,744.56/826,267.28 = 408,090.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,744.56x = 826,267.28 × 408,090.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,744.56x = 337,192,157,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,192,157,935.75/598,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,165.30

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