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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,671.60, 898,007.40 and 349,839.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,671.60, 898,007.40 and 349,839.60 is: 524,759.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,671.60 : 898,007.40 = 349,839.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,671.60/898,007.40 = 349,839.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,671.60x = 898,007.40 × 349,839.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,671.60x = 314,158,549,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,158,549,613.04/598,671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,759.40

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