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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,266.42, 825,550.29 and 329,977.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,266.42, 825,550.29 and 329,977.14 is: 455,336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,266.42 : 825,550.29 = 329,977.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,266.42/825,550.29 = 329,977.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,266.42x = 825,550.29 × 329,977.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,266.42x = 272,412,723,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,412,723,620.37/598,266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,336.81

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