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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,876.52, 826,588.58 and 394,964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,876.52, 826,588.58 and 394,964.28 is: 545,142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,876.52 : 826,588.58 = 394,964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,876.52/826,588.58 = 394,964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,876.52x = 826,588.58 × 394,964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,876.52x = 326,472,963,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,472,963,355.92/598,876.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,142.37

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