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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,821.62, 826,177.58 and 426,766.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,821.62, 826,177.58 and 426,766.68 is: 588,798.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,821.62 : 826,177.58 = 426,766.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,821.62/826,177.58 = 426,766.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,821.62x = 826,177.58 × 426,766.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,821.62x = 352,585,062,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,585,062,907.03/598,821.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,798.15

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