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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,466.70, 897,700.05 and 556,476.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,466.70, 897,700.05 and 556,476.30 is: 834,714.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,466.70 : 897,700.05 = 556,476.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,466.70/897,700.05 = 556,476.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,466.70x = 897,700.05 × 556,476.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,466.70x = 499,548,802,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,548,802,333.82/598,466.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,714.45

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