Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,258, 825,596.04 and 329,986
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 598,258, 825,596.04 and 329,986 is: 455,380.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,258 : 825,596.04 = 329,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,258/825,596.04 = 329,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,258x = 825,596.04 × 329,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,258x = 272,435,134,855.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,435,134,855.44/598,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,380.68
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