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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,488, 897,730.92 and 348,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,488, 897,730.92 and 348,995.04 is: 523,491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,488 : 897,730.92 = 348,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,488/897,730.92 = 348,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,488x = 897,730.92 × 348,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,488x = 313,303,638,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,303,638,334.64/598,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,491.93

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