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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,919.85, 826,383.07 and 381,049.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,919.85, 826,383.07 and 381,049.85 is: 525,768.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,919.85 : 826,383.07 = 381,049.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,919.85/826,383.07 = 381,049.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,919.85x = 826,383.07 × 381,049.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,919.85x = 314,893,144,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,893,144,866.04/598,919.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,768.42

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