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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,052.70, 897,079.05 and 574,724.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,052.70, 897,079.05 and 574,724.70 is: 862,087.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,052.70 : 897,079.05 = 574,724.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,052.70/897,079.05 = 574,724.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,052.70x = 897,079.05 × 574,724.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,052.70x = 515,573,487,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,573,487,887.54/598,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,087.05

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