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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,006.80, 897,010.20 and 593,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,006.80, 897,010.20 and 593,859.60 is: 890,789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,006.80 : 897,010.20 = 593,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,006.80/897,010.20 = 593,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,006.80x = 897,010.20 × 593,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,006.80x = 532,698,118,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,698,118,567.92/598,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,789.40

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