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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,404.60, 897,606.90 and 519,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,404.60, 897,606.90 and 519,672.60 is: 779,508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,404.60 : 897,606.90 = 519,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,404.60/897,606.90 = 519,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,404.60x = 897,606.90 × 519,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,404.60x = 466,461,711,500.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,461,711,500.94/598,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,508.90

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