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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,170.67, 825,452.71 and 329,898.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,170.67, 825,452.71 and 329,898.67 is: 455,247.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,170.67 : 825,452.71 = 329,898.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,170.67/825,452.71 = 329,898.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,170.67x = 825,452.71 × 329,898.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,170.67x = 272,315,751,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,315,751,176.90/598,170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,247.58

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