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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,501.68, 825,931.98 and 383,641.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,501.68, 825,931.98 and 383,641.62 is: 529,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,501.68 : 825,931.98 = 383,641.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,501.68/825,931.98 = 383,641.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,501.68x = 825,931.98 × 383,641.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,501.68x = 316,861,882,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,861,882,817.01/598,501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,425.22

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