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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,031.32, 897,046.98 and 410,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,031.32, 897,046.98 and 410,474.20 is: 615,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,031.32 : 897,046.98 = 410,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,031.32/897,046.98 = 410,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,031.32x = 897,046.98 × 410,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,031.32x = 368,214,641,477.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,214,641,477.92/598,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,711.30

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