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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,169.66, 825,445.01 and 356,446.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,169.66, 825,445.01 and 356,446.85 is: 491,879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,169.66 : 825,445.01 = 356,446.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,169.66/825,445.01 = 356,446.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,169.66x = 825,445.01 × 356,446.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,169.66x = 294,227,271,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,227,271,880.48/598,169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,879.30

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