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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,934.71, 826,518.63 and 340,805.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,934.71, 826,518.63 and 340,805.83 is: 470,305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,934.71 : 826,518.63 = 340,805.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,934.71/826,518.63 = 340,805.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,934.71x = 826,518.63 × 340,805.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,934.71x = 281,682,368,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,682,368,469.06/598,934.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,305.64

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