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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,814.83, 826,358.79 and 369,280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,814.83, 826,358.79 and 369,280.36 is: 509,603.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,814.83 : 826,358.79 = 369,280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,814.83/826,358.79 = 369,280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,814.83x = 826,358.79 × 369,280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,814.83x = 305,158,071,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,158,071,460.36/598,814.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,603.40

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