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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,858.32, 826,720.85 and 369,541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,858.32, 826,720.85 and 369,541.91 is: 510,150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,858.32 : 826,720.85 = 369,541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,858.32/826,720.85 = 369,541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,858.32x = 826,720.85 × 369,541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,858.32x = 305,508,001,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,508,001,945.82/598,858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,150.72

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