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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,985.40, 826,502.28 and 353,936.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,985.40, 826,502.28 and 353,936.04 is: 488,374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,985.40 : 826,502.28 = 353,936.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,985.40/826,502.28 = 353,936.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,985.40x = 826,502.28 × 353,936.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,985.40x = 292,528,944,034.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,528,944,034.17/598,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,374.08

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