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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,908.80, 896,863.20 and 429,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,908.80, 896,863.20 and 429,947.20 is: 644,920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,908.80 : 896,863.20 = 429,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,908.80/896,863.20 = 429,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,908.80x = 896,863.20 × 429,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,908.80x = 385,603,821,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,603,821,623.04/597,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,920.80

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