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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,756.20, 898,134.30 and 569,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,756.20, 898,134.30 and 569,231.70 is: 853,847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,756.20 : 898,134.30 = 569,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,756.20/898,134.30 = 569,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,756.20x = 898,134.30 × 569,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,756.20x = 511,246,514,417.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,246,514,417.31/598,756.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,847.55

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