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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,664.70, 897,997.05 and 569,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,664.70, 897,997.05 and 569,140.20 is: 853,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,664.70 : 897,997.05 = 569,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,664.70/897,997.05 = 569,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,664.70x = 897,997.05 × 569,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,664.70x = 511,086,220,636.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,086,220,636.41/598,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,710.30

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