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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,169.41, 825,444.66 and 356,446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,169.41, 825,444.66 and 356,446.60 is: 491,878.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,169.41 : 825,444.66 = 356,446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,169.41/825,444.66 = 356,446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,169.41x = 825,444.66 × 356,446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,169.41x = 294,226,942,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,226,942,545.16/598,169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,878.95

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