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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,817.61, 826,172.06 and 426,762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,817.61, 826,172.06 and 426,762.68 is: 588,792.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,817.61 : 826,172.06 = 426,762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,817.61/826,172.06 = 426,762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,817.61x = 826,172.06 × 426,762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,817.61x = 352,579,396,202.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,579,396,202.05/598,817.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,792.63

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