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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,580.80, 897,871.20 and 492,292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,580.80, 897,871.20 and 492,292.60 is: 738,438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,580.80 : 897,871.20 = 492,292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,580.80/897,871.20 = 492,292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,580.80x = 897,871.20 × 492,292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,580.80x = 442,015,347,513.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,015,347,513.12/598,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,438.90

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