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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,247.82, 825,986.23 and 460,181.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,247.82, 825,986.23 and 460,181.57 is: 635,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,247.82 : 825,986.23 = 460,181.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,247.82/825,986.23 = 460,181.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,247.82x = 825,986.23 × 460,181.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,247.82x = 380,103,634,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,103,634,839.40/598,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,361.50

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