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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,843.66, 826,406.13 and 383,984.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,843.66, 826,406.13 and 383,984.58 is: 529,899.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,843.66 : 826,406.13 = 383,984.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,843.66/826,406.13 = 383,984.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,843.66x = 826,406.13 × 383,984.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,843.66x = 317,327,207,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,327,207,711.50/598,843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,899.92

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