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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,481.13, 825,156.94 and 383,267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,481.13, 825,156.94 and 383,267.37 is: 528,430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,481.13 : 825,156.94 = 383,267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,481.13/825,156.94 = 383,267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,481.13x = 825,156.94 × 383,267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,481.13x = 316,255,730,231.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,255,730,231.05/598,481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,430.58

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