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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,332.04, 897,664.12 and 332,279.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,332.04, 897,664.12 and 332,279.39 is: 498,511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,332.04 : 897,664.12 = 332,279.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,332.04/897,664.12 = 332,279.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,332.04x = 897,664.12 × 332,279.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,332.04x = 298,275,287,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,275,287,631.95/598,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,511.31

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