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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,028.32, 897,042.45 and 410,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,028.32, 897,042.45 and 410,471.20 is: 615,706.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,028.32 : 897,042.45 = 410,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,028.32/897,042.45 = 410,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,028.32x = 897,042.45 × 410,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,028.32x = 368,210,090,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,210,090,902.44/598,028.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,706.78

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