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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,087.80, 897,131.70 and 598,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,087.80, 897,131.70 and 598,087.80 is: 897,131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,087.80 : 897,131.70 = 598,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,087.80/897,131.70 = 598,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,087.80x = 897,131.70 × 598,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,087.80x = 536,563,524,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,563,524,763.26/598,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,131.70

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