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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,871.19, 826,442.42 and 330,599.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,871.19, 826,442.42 and 330,599.19 is: 456,226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,871.19 : 826,442.42 = 330,599.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,871.19/826,442.42 = 330,599.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,871.19x = 826,442.42 × 330,599.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,871.19x = 273,221,192,980.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,221,192,980.64/598,871.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,226.98

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