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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,134.91, 825,393.27 and 339,975.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,134.91, 825,393.27 and 339,975.96 is: 469,148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,134.91 : 825,393.27 = 339,975.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,134.91/825,393.27 = 339,975.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,134.91x = 825,393.27 × 339,975.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,134.91x = 280,613,869,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,613,869,345.79/598,134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,148.12

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