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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,313.72, 825,977.64 and 462,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,313.72, 825,977.64 and 462,041.72 is: 637,852.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,313.72 : 825,977.64 = 462,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,313.72/825,977.64 = 462,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,313.72x = 825,977.64 × 462,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,313.72x = 381,636,129,467.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,636,129,467.14/598,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,852.88

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