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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,955.37, 826,630.89 and 340,895.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,955.37, 826,630.89 and 340,895.07 is: 470,476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,955.37 : 826,630.89 = 340,895.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,955.37/826,630.89 = 340,895.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,955.37x = 826,630.89 × 340,895.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,955.37x = 281,794,395,110.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,794,395,110.71/598,955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,476.45

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