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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,163.92, 825,443.40 and 329,891.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,163.92, 825,443.40 and 329,891.92 is: 455,238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,163.92 : 825,443.40 = 329,891.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,163.92/825,443.40 = 329,891.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,163.92x = 825,443.40 × 329,891.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,163.92x = 272,307,108,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,307,108,077.33/598,163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,238.27

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