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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,261.92, 825,544.08 and 329,972.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,261.92, 825,544.08 and 329,972.64 is: 455,330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,261.92 : 825,544.08 = 329,972.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,261.92/825,544.08 = 329,972.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,261.92x = 825,544.08 × 329,972.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,261.92x = 272,406,959,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,406,959,513.97/598,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,330.60

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