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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,875.52, 826,587.20 and 394,963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,875.52, 826,587.20 and 394,963.28 is: 545,140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,875.52 : 826,587.20 = 394,963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,875.52/826,587.20 = 394,963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,875.52x = 826,587.20 × 394,963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,875.52x = 326,471,591,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,471,591,718.02/598,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,140.99

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