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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,619.70, 898,366.95 and 421,472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,619.70, 898,366.95 and 421,472.70 is: 632,517.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,619.70 : 898,366.95 = 421,472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,619.70/898,366.95 = 421,472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,619.70x = 898,366.95 × 421,472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,619.70x = 378,637,144,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,637,144,007.27/598,619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,517.01

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