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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,961.91, 826,556.35 and 340,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,961.91, 826,556.35 and 340,833.14 is: 470,343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,961.91 : 826,556.35 = 340,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,961.91/826,556.35 = 340,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,961.91x = 826,556.35 × 340,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,961.91x = 281,717,790,320.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,717,790,320.49/598,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,343.42

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