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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,752.76, 898,095.12 and 362,031.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,752.76, 898,095.12 and 362,031.88 is: 543,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,752.76 : 898,095.12 = 362,031.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,752.76/898,095.12 = 362,031.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,752.76x = 898,095.12 × 362,031.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,752.76x = 325,139,064,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,139,064,712.43/598,752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,027.25

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