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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,712.14, 897,591.16 and 345,705.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,712.14, 897,591.16 and 345,705.63 is: 518,282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,712.14 : 897,591.16 = 345,705.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,712.14/897,591.16 = 345,705.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,712.14x = 897,591.16 × 345,705.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,712.14x = 310,302,317,450.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,302,317,450.23/598,712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,282.99

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