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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,680.21, 897,543.45 and 345,673.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,680.21, 897,543.45 and 345,673.71 is: 518,235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,680.21 : 897,543.45 = 345,673.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,680.21/897,543.45 = 345,673.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,680.21x = 897,543.45 × 345,673.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,680.21x = 310,257,174,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,257,174,247.70/598,680.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,235.23

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