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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,296.70, 823,969.83 and 585,233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,296.70, 823,969.83 and 585,233.02 is: 805,978.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,296.70 : 823,969.83 = 585,233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,296.70/823,969.83 = 585,233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,296.70x = 823,969.83 × 585,233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,296.70x = 482,214,351,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,214,351,999.79/598,296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,978.63

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