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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,997.22, 826,495.72 and 381,293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,997.22, 826,495.72 and 381,293.52 is: 526,108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,997.22 : 826,495.72 = 381,293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,997.22/826,495.72 = 381,293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,997.22x = 826,495.72 × 381,293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,997.22x = 315,137,462,343.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,137,462,343.73/598,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,108.39

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