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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,968.52, 826,278.28 and 357,080.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,968.52, 826,278.28 and 357,080.68 is: 492,593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,968.52 : 826,278.28 = 357,080.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,968.52/826,278.28 = 357,080.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,968.52x = 826,278.28 × 357,080.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,968.52x = 295,048,010,091.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,048,010,091.63/598,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,593.52

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