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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,225.62, 825,531.21 and 356,382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,225.62, 825,531.21 and 356,382.93 is: 491,796.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,225.62 : 825,531.21 = 356,382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,225.62/825,531.21 = 356,382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,225.62x = 825,531.21 × 356,382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,225.62x = 294,205,231,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,205,231,426.25/598,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,796.44

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