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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,156.39, 824,989.08 and 383,316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,156.39, 824,989.08 and 383,316.43 is: 528,677.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,156.39 : 824,989.08 = 383,316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,156.39/824,989.08 = 383,316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,156.39x = 824,989.08 × 383,316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,156.39x = 316,231,868,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,231,868,934.58/598,156.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,677.57

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