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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,247.80, 825,434.22 and 365,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,247.80, 825,434.22 and 365,615.40 is: 504,458.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,247.80 : 825,434.22 = 365,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,247.80/825,434.22 = 365,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,247.80x = 825,434.22 × 365,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,247.80x = 301,791,458,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,791,458,391.82/598,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,458.95

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