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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,301.40, 896,139.90 and 519,569.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,301.40, 896,139.90 and 519,569.40 is: 778,214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,301.40 : 896,139.90 = 519,569.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,301.40/896,139.90 = 519,569.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,301.40x = 896,139.90 × 519,569.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,301.40x = 465,606,870,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,606,870,159.06/598,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,214.58

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