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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,228.12, 825,534.66 and 356,385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,228.12, 825,534.66 and 356,385.43 is: 491,799.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,228.12 : 825,534.66 = 356,385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,228.12/825,534.66 = 356,385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,228.12x = 825,534.66 × 356,385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,228.12x = 294,208,524,784.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,208,524,784.00/598,228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,799.89

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