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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,755.20, 898,132.80 and 569,230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,755.20, 898,132.80 and 569,230.70 is: 853,846.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,755.20 : 898,132.80 = 569,230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,755.20/898,132.80 = 569,230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,755.20x = 898,132.80 × 569,230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,755.20x = 511,244,762,436.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,244,762,436.96/598,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,846.05

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