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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,545.54, 897,819.33 and 479,360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,545.54, 897,819.33 and 479,360.52 is: 719,041.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,545.54 : 897,819.33 = 479,360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,545.54/897,819.33 = 479,360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,545.54x = 897,819.33 × 479,360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,545.54x = 430,379,140,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,379,140,894.85/598,545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,041.60

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