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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,908.42, 826,415.10 and 357,219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,908.42, 826,415.10 and 357,219.36 is: 492,915.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,908.42 : 826,415.10 = 357,219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,908.42/826,415.10 = 357,219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,908.42x = 826,415.10 × 357,219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,908.42x = 295,211,473,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,211,473,116.34/598,908.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,915.88

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