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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,171.92, 825,454.44 and 329,899.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,171.92, 825,454.44 and 329,899.92 is: 455,249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,171.92 : 825,454.44 = 329,899.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,171.92/825,454.44 = 329,899.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,171.92x = 825,454.44 × 329,899.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,171.92x = 272,317,353,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,317,353,719.65/598,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,249.31

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