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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,230.90, 897,871.23 and 332,291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,230.90, 897,871.23 and 332,291.70 is: 498,729.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,230.90 : 897,871.23 = 332,291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,230.90/897,871.23 = 332,291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,230.90x = 897,871.23 × 332,291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,230.90x = 298,355,157,397.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,355,157,397.79/598,230.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,729.10

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