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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,967.58, 826,276.86 and 357,079.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,967.58, 826,276.86 and 357,079.71 is: 492,592.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,967.58 : 826,276.86 = 357,079.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,967.58/826,276.86 = 357,079.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,967.58x = 826,276.86 × 357,079.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,967.58x = 295,046,701,548.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,046,701,548.51/598,967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,592.11

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