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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,021.68, 897,032.52 and 410,464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,021.68, 897,032.52 and 410,464.56 is: 615,696.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,021.68 : 897,032.52 = 410,464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,021.68/897,032.52 = 410,464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,021.68x = 897,032.52 × 410,464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,021.68x = 368,200,058,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,200,058,627.49/598,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,696.84

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