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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,934.85, 826,548.18 and 340,848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,934.85, 826,548.18 and 340,848.82 is: 470,381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,934.85 : 826,548.18 = 340,848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,934.85/826,548.18 = 340,848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,934.85x = 826,548.18 × 340,848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,934.85x = 281,727,971,596.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,727,971,596.15/598,934.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,381.66

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