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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,981.20, 826,473.66 and 381,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,981.20, 826,473.66 and 381,277.50 is: 526,086.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,981.20 : 826,473.66 = 381,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,981.20/826,473.66 = 381,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,981.20x = 826,473.66 × 381,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,981.20x = 315,115,810,900.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,115,810,900.65/598,981.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,086.31

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