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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,451.22, 825,749.88 and 356,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,451.22, 825,749.88 and 356,756.28 is: 492,256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,451.22 : 825,749.88 = 356,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,451.22/825,749.88 = 356,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,451.22x = 825,749.88 × 356,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,451.22x = 294,591,455,399.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,591,455,399.25/598,451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,256.42

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