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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,376.70, 898,002.45 and 421,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,376.70, 898,002.45 and 421,229.70 is: 632,152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,376.70 : 898,002.45 = 421,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,376.70/898,002.45 = 421,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,376.70x = 898,002.45 × 421,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,376.70x = 378,265,302,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,265,302,612.77/598,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,152.46

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