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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,178.16, 825,456.74 and 356,455.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,178.16, 825,456.74 and 356,455.35 is: 491,891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,178.16 : 825,456.74 = 356,455.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,178.16/825,456.74 = 356,455.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,178.16x = 825,456.74 × 356,455.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,178.16x = 294,238,469,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,238,469,384.28/598,178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,891.03

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