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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,665.60, 897,998.40 and 577,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,665.60, 897,998.40 and 577,670.40 is: 866,505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,665.60 : 897,998.40 = 577,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,665.60/897,998.40 = 577,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,665.60x = 897,998.40 × 577,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,665.60x = 518,747,094,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,747,094,927.36/598,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,505.60

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