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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,698.20, 898,047.30 and 429,861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,698.20, 898,047.30 and 429,861.80 is: 644,792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,698.20 : 898,047.30 = 429,861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,698.20/898,047.30 = 429,861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,698.20x = 898,047.30 × 429,861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,698.20x = 386,036,228,863.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,036,228,863.14/598,698.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,792.70

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