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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,892.40, 826,610.40 and 394,979.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,892.40, 826,610.40 and 394,979.76 is: 545,163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,892.40 : 826,610.40 = 394,979.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,892.40/826,610.40 = 394,979.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,892.40x = 826,610.40 × 394,979.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,892.40x = 326,494,377,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,494,377,405.50/598,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,163.67

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