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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,171.91, 826,746.78 and 354,196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,171.91, 826,746.78 and 354,196.18 is: 488,725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,171.91 : 826,746.78 = 354,196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,171.91/826,746.78 = 354,196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,171.91x = 826,746.78 × 354,196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,171.91x = 292,830,551,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,830,551,303.30/599,171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,725.43

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