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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,643.20, 897,964.80 and 431,337.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,643.20, 897,964.80 and 431,337.70 is: 647,006.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,643.20 : 897,964.80 = 431,337.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,643.20/897,964.80 = 431,337.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,643.20x = 897,964.80 × 431,337.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,643.20x = 387,326,071,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,326,071,512.96/598,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,006.55

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