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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,463.70, 897,695.55 and 440,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,463.70, 897,695.55 and 440,999.70 is: 661,499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,463.70 : 897,695.55 = 440,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,463.70/897,695.55 = 440,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,463.70x = 897,695.55 × 440,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,463.70x = 395,883,468,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,883,468,241.34/598,463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,499.55

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