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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,164.54, 825,000.35 and 383,324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,164.54, 825,000.35 and 383,324.59 is: 528,688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,164.54 : 825,000.35 = 383,324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,164.54/825,000.35 = 383,324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,164.54x = 825,000.35 × 383,324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,164.54x = 316,242,920,913.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,242,920,913.61/598,164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,688.85

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