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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,372.91, 825,735.66 and 340,277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,372.91, 825,735.66 and 340,277.90 is: 469,572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,372.91 : 825,735.66 = 340,277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,372.91/825,735.66 = 340,277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,372.91x = 825,735.66 × 340,277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,372.91x = 280,979,592,211.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,979,592,211.24/598,372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,572.72

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