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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,158.60, 825,735.28 and 368,756.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,158.60, 825,735.28 and 368,756.88 is: 509,054.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,158.60 : 825,735.28 = 368,756.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,158.60/825,735.28 = 368,756.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,158.60x = 825,735.28 × 368,756.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,158.60x = 304,495,565,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,495,565,558.73/598,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,054.90

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