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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,682.21, 897,546.45 and 345,675.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,682.21, 897,546.45 and 345,675.71 is: 518,238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,682.21 : 897,546.45 = 345,675.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,682.21/897,546.45 = 345,675.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,682.21x = 897,546.45 × 345,675.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,682.21x = 310,260,006,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,260,006,361.73/598,682.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,238.23

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