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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,912.34, 825,514.11 and 424,540.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,912.34, 825,514.11 and 424,540.94 is: 585,168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,912.34 : 825,514.11 = 424,540.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,912.34/825,514.11 = 424,540.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,912.34x = 825,514.11 × 424,540.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,912.34x = 350,464,536,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,464,536,242.66/598,912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,168.33

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