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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,961.04, 826,267.93 and 357,073.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,961.04, 826,267.93 and 357,073.17 is: 492,583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,961.04 : 826,267.93 = 357,073.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,961.04/826,267.93 = 357,073.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,961.04x = 826,267.93 × 357,073.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,961.04x = 295,038,109,034.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,038,109,034.44/598,961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,583.14

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