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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,443.44, 825,958.76 and 356,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,443.44, 825,958.76 and 356,741.44 is: 492,366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,443.44 : 825,958.76 = 356,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,443.44/825,958.76 = 356,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,443.44x = 825,958.76 × 356,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,443.44x = 294,653,717,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,653,717,423.01/598,443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,366.86

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