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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,220.40, 897,330.60 and 373,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,220.40, 897,330.60 and 373,834.20 is: 560,751.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,220.40 : 897,330.60 = 373,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,220.40/897,330.60 = 373,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,220.40x = 897,330.60 × 373,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,220.40x = 335,452,866,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,452,866,986.52/598,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,751.30

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