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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,627.20, 898,977.60 and 579,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,627.20, 898,977.60 and 579,964.80 is: 870,951.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,627.20 : 898,977.60 = 579,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,627.20/898,977.60 = 579,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,627.20x = 898,977.60 × 579,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,627.20x = 521,375,363,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,375,363,988.48/598,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,951.68

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