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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,961.78, 826,556.18 and 340,833.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,961.78, 826,556.18 and 340,833.01 is: 470,343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,961.78 : 826,556.18 = 340,833.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,961.78/826,556.18 = 340,833.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,961.78x = 826,556.18 × 340,833.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,961.78x = 281,717,626,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,717,626,992.95/598,961.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,343.24

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