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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,155.94, 896,281.95 and 418,581.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,155.94, 896,281.95 and 418,581.37 is: 627,205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,155.94 : 896,281.95 = 418,581.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,155.94/896,281.95 = 418,581.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,155.94x = 896,281.95 × 418,581.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,155.94x = 375,166,922,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,166,922,055.86/598,155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,205.88

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