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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,489, 897,732.42 and 348,996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,489, 897,732.42 and 348,996.04 is: 523,493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,489 : 897,732.42 = 348,996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,489/897,732.42 = 348,996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,489x = 897,732.42 × 348,996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,489x = 313,305,059,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,305,059,559.62/598,489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,493.43

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