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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,843.92, 826,326.18 and 357,154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,843.92, 826,326.18 and 357,154.86 is: 492,826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,843.92 : 826,326.18 = 357,154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,843.92/826,326.18 = 357,154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,843.92x = 826,326.18 × 357,154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,843.92x = 295,126,411,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,126,411,132.24/598,843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,826.93

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