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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,756.59, 826,467.26 and 369,385.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,756.59, 826,467.26 and 369,385.25 is: 509,864.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,756.59 : 826,467.26 = 369,385.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,756.59/826,467.26 = 369,385.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,756.59x = 826,467.26 × 369,385.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,756.59x = 305,284,809,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,284,809,472.65/598,756.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,864.63

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