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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,396.12, 825,782.72 and 340,273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,396.12, 825,782.72 and 340,273.09 is: 469,574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,396.12 : 825,782.72 = 340,273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,396.12/825,782.72 = 340,273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,396.12x = 825,782.72 × 340,273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,396.12x = 280,991,634,642.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,991,634,642.13/598,396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,574.62

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