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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,119.30, 897,668.55 and 593,453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,119.30, 897,668.55 and 593,453.70 is: 890,666.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,119.30 : 897,668.55 = 593,453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,119.30/897,668.55 = 593,453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,119.30x = 897,668.55 × 593,453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,119.30x = 532,724,722,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,724,722,371.14/598,119.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,666.33

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