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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,961.22, 826,555.40 and 340,832.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,961.22, 826,555.40 and 340,832.45 is: 470,342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,961.22 : 826,555.40 = 340,832.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,961.22/826,555.40 = 340,832.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,961.22x = 826,555.40 × 340,832.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,961.22x = 281,716,897,483.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,716,897,483.91/598,961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,342.47

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