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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,251.76, 1,002,946.12 and 598,456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,251.76, 1,002,946.12 and 598,456.44 is: 826,462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,251.76 : 1,002,946.12 = 598,456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,251.76/1,002,946.12 = 598,456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,251.76x = 1,002,946.12 × 598,456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,251.76x = 600,219,562,990.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,219,562,990.87/726,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,462.11

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