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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,591.65, 898,202.76 and 346,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,591.65, 898,202.76 and 346,049.49 is: 519,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,591.65 : 898,202.76 = 346,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,591.65/898,202.76 = 346,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,591.65x = 898,202.76 × 346,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,591.65x = 310,822,607,014.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,822,607,014.59/598,591.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,256.50

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