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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,144.84, 825,345.18 and 356,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,144.84, 825,345.18 and 356,421.40 is: 491,805.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,144.84 : 825,345.18 = 356,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,144.84/825,345.18 = 356,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,144.84x = 825,345.18 × 356,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,144.84x = 294,170,684,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,170,684,538.85/598,144.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,805.10

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