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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,960.85, 826,554.88 and 340,832.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,960.85, 826,554.88 and 340,832.07 is: 470,341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,960.85 : 826,554.88 = 340,832.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,960.85/826,554.88 = 340,832.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,960.85x = 826,554.88 × 340,832.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,960.85x = 281,716,411,145.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,716,411,145.04/598,960.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,341.95

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