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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,747.56, 826,251.06 and 356,905.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,747.56, 826,251.06 and 356,905.47 is: 492,517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,747.56 : 826,251.06 = 356,905.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,747.56/826,251.06 = 356,905.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,747.56x = 826,251.06 × 356,905.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,747.56x = 294,893,522,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,893,522,907.30/598,747.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,517.29

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