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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,534.58, 897,802.90 and 479,349.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,534.58, 897,802.90 and 479,349.59 is: 719,025.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,534.58 : 897,802.90 = 479,349.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,534.58/897,802.90 = 479,349.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,534.58x = 897,802.90 × 479,349.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,534.58x = 430,361,446,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,361,446,328.42/598,534.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,025.20

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