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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,544.54, 897,817.83 and 479,359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,544.54, 897,817.83 and 479,359.52 is: 719,040.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,544.54 : 897,817.83 = 479,359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,544.54/897,817.83 = 479,359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,544.54x = 897,817.83 × 479,359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,544.54x = 430,377,524,036.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,377,524,036.24/598,544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,040.10

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