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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,499.55, 825,929.42 and 383,640.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,499.55, 825,929.42 and 383,640.03 is: 529,423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,499.55 : 825,929.42 = 383,640.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,499.55/825,929.42 = 383,640.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,499.55x = 825,929.42 × 383,640.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,499.55x = 316,859,585,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,859,585,548.48/598,499.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,423.26

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