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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,164.92, 825,444.78 and 329,892.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,164.92, 825,444.78 and 329,892.92 is: 455,239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,164.92 : 825,444.78 = 329,892.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,164.92/825,444.78 = 329,892.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,164.92x = 825,444.78 × 329,892.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,164.92x = 272,308,388,772.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,308,388,772.96/598,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,239.65

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