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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,262.92, 825,545.46 and 329,973.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,262.92, 825,545.46 and 329,973.64 is: 455,331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,262.92 : 825,545.46 = 329,973.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,262.92/825,545.46 = 329,973.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,262.92x = 825,545.46 × 329,973.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,262.92x = 272,408,240,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,408,240,421.67/598,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,331.98

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