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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,004.80, 897,007.20 and 593,857.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,004.80, 897,007.20 and 593,857.60 is: 890,786.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,004.80 : 897,007.20 = 593,857.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,004.80/897,007.20 = 593,857.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,004.80x = 897,007.20 × 593,857.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,004.80x = 532,694,542,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,694,542,974.72/598,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,786.40

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