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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,342.41, 825,638.40 and 365,886.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,342.41, 825,638.40 and 365,886.18 is: 504,877.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,342.41 : 825,638.40 = 365,886.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,342.41/825,638.40 = 365,886.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,342.41x = 825,638.40 × 365,886.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,342.41x = 302,089,680,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,089,680,237.31/598,342.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,877.60

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