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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,822.62, 826,178.96 and 426,767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,822.62, 826,178.96 and 426,767.68 is: 588,799.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,822.62 : 826,178.96 = 426,767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,822.62/826,178.96 = 426,767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,822.62x = 826,178.96 × 426,767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,822.62x = 352,586,478,024.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,586,478,024.01/598,822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,799.53

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