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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,967.52, 826,276.92 and 357,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,967.52, 826,276.92 and 357,079.68 is: 492,592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,967.52 : 826,276.92 = 357,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,967.52/826,276.92 = 357,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,967.52x = 826,276.92 × 357,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,967.52x = 295,046,698,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,046,698,184.99/598,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,592.15

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