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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,086.03, 825,379.27 and 339,973.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,086.03, 825,379.27 and 339,973.78 is: 469,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,086.03 : 825,379.27 = 339,973.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,086.03/825,379.27 = 339,973.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,086.03x = 825,379.27 × 339,973.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,086.03x = 280,607,311,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,607,311,311.12/598,086.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,175.50

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