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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,759.59, 826,471.41 and 369,388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,759.59, 826,471.41 and 369,388.26 is: 509,868.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,759.59 : 826,471.41 = 369,388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,759.59/826,471.41 = 369,388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,759.59x = 826,471.41 × 369,388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,759.59x = 305,288,836,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,288,836,079.65/598,759.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,868.80

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