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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,735.70, 898,103.55 and 386,159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,735.70, 898,103.55 and 386,159.30 is: 579,238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,735.70 : 898,103.55 = 386,159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,735.70/898,103.55 = 386,159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,735.70x = 898,103.55 × 386,159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,735.70x = 346,811,038,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,811,038,195.52/598,735.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,238.95

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