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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,053.36, 897,079.88 and 410,496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,053.36, 897,079.88 and 410,496.24 is: 615,744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,053.36 : 897,079.88 = 410,496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,053.36/897,079.88 = 410,496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,053.36x = 897,079.88 × 410,496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,053.36x = 368,247,917,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,247,917,719.65/598,053.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,744.25

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