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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,086.52, 825,152.40 and 383,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,086.52, 825,152.40 and 383,345 is: 528,883.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,086.52 : 825,152.40 = 383,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,086.52/825,152.40 = 383,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,086.52x = 825,152.40 × 383,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,086.52x = 316,318,046,778
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,318,046,778/598,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,883.42

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