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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,833.54, 826,529.22 and 394,921.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,833.54, 826,529.22 and 394,921.26 is: 545,082.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,833.54 : 826,529.22 = 394,921.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,833.54/826,529.22 = 394,921.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,833.54x = 826,529.22 × 394,921.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,833.54x = 326,413,960,989.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,413,960,989.22/598,833.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,082.96

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