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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,001.31, 825,311.79 and 339,917.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,001.31, 825,311.79 and 339,917.04 is: 469,125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,001.31 : 825,311.79 = 339,917.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,001.31/825,311.79 = 339,917.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,001.31x = 825,311.79 × 339,917.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,001.31x = 280,537,540,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,537,540,733.90/598,001.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,125.29

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