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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,941.44, 826,238.88 and 586,877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,941.44, 826,238.88 and 586,877.76 is: 808,247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,941.44 : 826,238.88 = 586,877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,941.44/826,238.88 = 586,877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,941.44x = 826,238.88 × 586,877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,941.44x = 484,901,223,119.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,901,223,119.31/599,941.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,247.59

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