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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,831.92, 826,309.62 and 357,142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,831.92, 826,309.62 and 357,142.86 is: 492,810.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,831.92 : 826,309.62 = 357,142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,831.92/826,309.62 = 357,142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,831.92x = 826,309.62 × 357,142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,831.92x = 295,110,580,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,110,580,932.31/598,831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,810.37

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