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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,753.64, 826,384.74 and 357,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,753.64, 826,384.74 and 357,050.60 is: 492,792.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,753.64 : 826,384.74 = 357,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,753.64/826,384.74 = 357,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,753.64x = 826,384.74 × 357,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,753.64x = 295,061,167,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,061,167,247.84/598,753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,792.27

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