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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,174.42, 825,457.88 and 329,902.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,174.42, 825,457.88 and 329,902.42 is: 455,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,174.42 : 825,457.88 = 329,902.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,174.42/825,457.88 = 329,902.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,174.42x = 825,457.88 × 329,902.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,174.42x = 272,320,552,220.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,320,552,220.07/598,174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,252.75

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