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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,210.80, 897,316.20 and 430,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,210.80, 897,316.20 and 430,249.20 is: 645,373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,210.80 : 897,316.20 = 430,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,210.80/897,316.20 = 430,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,210.80x = 897,316.20 × 430,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,210.80x = 386,069,577,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,069,577,197.04/598,210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,373.80

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