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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,727.03, 898,487.21 and 329,043.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,727.03, 898,487.21 and 329,043.51 is: 493,783.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,727.03 : 898,487.21 = 329,043.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,727.03/898,487.21 = 329,043.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,727.03x = 898,487.21 × 329,043.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,727.03x = 295,641,381,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,641,381,250.53/598,727.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,783.25

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