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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,319.19, 825,985.22 and 462,047.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,319.19, 825,985.22 and 462,047.22 is: 637,860.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,319.19 : 825,985.22 = 462,047.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,319.19/825,985.22 = 462,047.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,319.19x = 825,985.22 × 462,047.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,319.19x = 381,644,172,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,644,172,351.85/598,319.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,860.49

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