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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,330.79, 897,662.24 and 332,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,330.79, 897,662.24 and 332,278.14 is: 498,509.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,330.79 : 897,662.24 = 332,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,330.79/897,662.24 = 332,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,330.79x = 897,662.24 × 332,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,330.79x = 298,273,539,455.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,273,539,455.43/598,330.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,509.43

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