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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,157.10, 825,733.22 and 368,755.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,157.10, 825,733.22 and 368,755.38 is: 509,052.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,157.10 : 825,733.22 = 368,755.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,157.10/825,733.22 = 368,755.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,157.10x = 825,733.22 × 368,755.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,157.10x = 304,493,565,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,493,565,475.95/598,157.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,052.83

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