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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,159.92, 825,437.85 and 329,887.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,159.92, 825,437.85 and 329,887.92 is: 455,232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,159.92 : 825,437.85 = 329,887.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,159.92/825,437.85 = 329,887.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,159.92x = 825,437.85 × 329,887.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,159.92x = 272,301,975,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,301,975,425.77/598,159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,232.73

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