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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,019.68, 897,029.52 and 410,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,019.68, 897,029.52 and 410,462.56 is: 615,693.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,019.68 : 897,029.52 = 410,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,019.68/897,029.52 = 410,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,019.68x = 897,029.52 × 410,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,019.68x = 368,197,033,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,197,033,174.77/598,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,693.84

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