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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,969.08, 826,278.93 and 357,081.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,969.08, 826,278.93 and 357,081.21 is: 492,594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,969.08 : 826,278.93 = 357,081.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,969.08/826,278.93 = 357,081.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,969.08x = 826,278.93 × 357,081.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,969.08x = 295,048,680,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,048,680,121.91/598,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,594.18

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