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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,754.20, 898,131.30 and 569,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,754.20, 898,131.30 and 569,229.70 is: 853,844.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,754.20 : 898,131.30 = 569,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,754.20/898,131.30 = 569,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,754.20x = 898,131.30 × 569,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,754.20x = 511,243,010,459.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,243,010,459.61/598,754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,844.55

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