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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,178.91, 825,457.77 and 356,456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,178.91, 825,457.77 and 356,456.10 is: 491,892.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,178.91 : 825,457.77 = 356,456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,178.91/825,457.77 = 356,456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,178.91x = 825,457.77 × 356,456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,178.91x = 294,239,457,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,239,457,408.90/598,178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,892.06

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