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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,835.54, 826,531.98 and 394,923.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,835.54, 826,531.98 and 394,923.26 is: 545,085.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,835.54 : 826,531.98 = 394,923.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,835.54/826,531.98 = 394,923.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,835.54x = 826,531.98 × 394,923.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,835.54x = 326,416,704,035.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,416,704,035.86/598,835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,085.72

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