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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,312.72, 825,976.26 and 462,040.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,312.72, 825,976.26 and 462,040.72 is: 637,851.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,312.72 : 825,976.26 = 462,040.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,312.72/825,976.26 = 462,040.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,312.72x = 825,976.26 × 462,040.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,312.72x = 381,634,665,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,634,665,873.31/598,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,851.50

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