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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,241.46, 825,535.89 and 329,975.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,241.46, 825,535.89 and 329,975.22 is: 455,345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,241.46 : 825,535.89 = 329,975.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,241.46/825,535.89 = 329,975.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,241.46x = 825,535.89 × 329,975.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,241.46x = 272,406,386,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,406,386,920.65/598,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,345.22

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