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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,843.16, 826,405.44 and 383,984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,843.16, 826,405.44 and 383,984.08 is: 529,899.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,843.16 : 826,405.44 = 383,984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,843.16/826,405.44 = 383,984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,843.16x = 826,405.44 × 383,984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,843.16x = 317,326,529,079.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,326,529,079.44/598,843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,899.23

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