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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,169.16, 825,444.32 and 356,446.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,169.16, 825,444.32 and 356,446.35 is: 491,878.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,169.16 : 825,444.32 = 356,446.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,169.16/825,444.32 = 356,446.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,169.16x = 825,444.32 × 356,446.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,169.16x = 294,226,613,210.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,226,613,210.00/598,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,878.61

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