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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,936.55, 826,550.51 and 340,850.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,936.55, 826,550.51 and 340,850.51 is: 470,384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,936.55 : 826,550.51 = 340,850.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,936.55/826,550.51 = 340,850.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,936.55x = 826,550.51 × 340,850.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,936.55x = 281,730,166,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,730,166,703.45/598,936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,384.00

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