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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,482.14, 825,158.32 and 383,268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,482.14, 825,158.32 and 383,268.38 is: 528,431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,482.14 : 825,158.32 = 383,268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,482.14/825,158.32 = 383,268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,482.14x = 825,158.32 × 383,268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,482.14x = 316,257,092,549.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,257,092,549.92/598,482.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,431.96

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