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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,131.06, 897,570.08 and 398,591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,131.06, 897,570.08 and 398,591.46 is: 598,136.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,131.06 : 897,570.08 = 398,591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,131.06/897,570.08 = 398,591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,131.06x = 897,570.08 × 398,591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,131.06x = 357,763,768,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,763,768,639.52/598,131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,136.08

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