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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,149.59, 825,722.85 and 368,747.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,149.59, 825,722.85 and 368,747.87 is: 509,042.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,149.59 : 825,722.85 = 368,747.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,149.59/825,722.85 = 368,747.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,149.59x = 825,722.85 × 368,747.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,149.59x = 304,483,538,019.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,483,538,019.22/598,149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,042.46

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