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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,946.54, 826,247.93 and 357,058.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,946.54, 826,247.93 and 357,058.67 is: 492,563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,946.54 : 826,247.93 = 357,058.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,946.54/826,247.93 = 357,058.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,946.54x = 826,247.93 × 357,058.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,946.54x = 295,018,981,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,018,981,059.52/598,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,563.13

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