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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,966.48, 826,561.56 and 344,315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,966.48, 826,561.56 and 344,315.44 is: 475,148.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,966.48 : 826,561.56 = 344,315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,966.48/826,561.56 = 344,315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,966.48x = 826,561.56 × 344,315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,966.48x = 284,597,907,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,597,907,218.49/598,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,148.30

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