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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,844.66, 826,407.51 and 383,985.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,844.66, 826,407.51 and 383,985.58 is: 529,901.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,844.66 : 826,407.51 = 383,985.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,844.66/826,407.51 = 383,985.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,844.66x = 826,407.51 × 383,985.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,844.66x = 317,328,567,043.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,328,567,043.71/598,844.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,901.31

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