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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,844.92, 826,327.56 and 357,155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,844.92, 826,327.56 and 357,155.86 is: 492,828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,844.92 : 826,327.56 = 357,155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,844.92/826,327.56 = 357,155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,844.92x = 826,327.56 × 357,155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,844.92x = 295,127,730,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,127,730,333.50/598,844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,828.31

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