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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,952.68, 826,627.18 and 340,892.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,952.68, 826,627.18 and 340,892.38 is: 470,472.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,952.68 : 826,627.18 = 340,892.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,952.68/826,627.18 = 340,892.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,952.68x = 826,627.18 × 340,892.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,952.68x = 281,790,903,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,790,903,908.10/598,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,472.73

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