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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,179.16, 825,458.11 and 356,456.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,179.16, 825,458.11 and 356,456.35 is: 491,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,179.16 : 825,458.11 = 356,456.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,179.16/825,458.11 = 356,456.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,179.16x = 825,458.11 × 356,456.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,179.16x = 294,239,784,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,239,784,968.50/598,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,892.40

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