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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,174.92, 825,014.60 and 383,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,174.92, 825,014.60 and 383,334.96 is: 528,703.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,174.92 : 825,014.60 = 383,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,174.92/825,014.60 = 383,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,174.92x = 825,014.60 × 383,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,174.92x = 316,256,938,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,256,938,690.42/598,174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,703.11

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