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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,116.83, 825,382.71 and 340,021.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,116.83, 825,382.71 and 340,021.94 is: 469,219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,116.83 : 825,382.71 = 340,021.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,116.83/825,382.71 = 340,021.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,116.83x = 825,382.71 × 340,021.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,116.83x = 280,648,226,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,648,226,169.74/598,116.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,219.75

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