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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,363.20, 897,544.80 and 568,838.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,363.20, 897,544.80 and 568,838.70 is: 853,258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,363.20 : 897,544.80 = 568,838.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,363.20/897,544.80 = 568,838.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,363.20x = 897,544.80 × 568,838.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,363.20x = 510,558,217,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,558,217,223.76/598,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,258.05

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