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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,959.55, 826,265.85 and 357,071.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,959.55, 826,265.85 and 357,071.68 is: 492,581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,959.55 : 826,265.85 = 357,071.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,959.55/826,265.85 = 357,071.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,959.55x = 826,265.85 × 357,071.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,959.55x = 295,036,135,186.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,036,135,186.13/598,959.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,581.07

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