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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,179.41, 825,458.46 and 356,456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,179.41, 825,458.46 and 356,456.60 is: 491,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,179.41 : 825,458.46 = 356,456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,179.41/825,458.46 = 356,456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,179.41x = 825,458.46 × 356,456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,179.41x = 294,240,116,092.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,240,116,092.84/598,179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,892.75

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