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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,529.22, 897,794.86 and 479,344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,529.22, 897,794.86 and 479,344.22 is: 719,017.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,529.22 : 897,794.86 = 479,344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,529.22/897,794.86 = 479,344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,529.22x = 897,794.86 × 479,344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,529.22x = 430,352,776,886.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,352,776,886.71/598,529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,017.15

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