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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,851.42, 826,418.07 and 330,579.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,851.42, 826,418.07 and 330,579.42 is: 456,201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,851.42 : 826,418.07 = 330,579.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,851.42/826,418.07 = 330,579.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,851.42x = 826,418.07 × 330,579.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,851.42x = 273,196,806,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,196,806,258.12/598,851.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,201.32

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