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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,934.31, 826,902.36 and 381,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,934.31, 826,902.36 and 381,265.80 is: 526,384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,934.31 : 826,902.36 = 381,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,934.31/826,902.36 = 381,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,934.31x = 826,902.36 × 381,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,934.31x = 315,269,589,807.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,269,589,807.29/598,934.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,384.25

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