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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,727.70, 898,091.55 and 598,727.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,727.70, 898,091.55 and 598,727.70 is: 898,091.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,727.70 : 898,091.55 = 598,727.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,727.70/898,091.55 = 598,727.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,727.70x = 898,091.55 × 598,727.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,727.70x = 537,712,288,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,712,288,120.94/598,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,091.55

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