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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,757.70, 898,136.55 and 569,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,757.70, 898,136.55 and 569,233.20 is: 853,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,757.70 : 898,136.55 = 569,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,757.70/898,136.55 = 569,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,757.70x = 898,136.55 × 569,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,757.70x = 511,249,142,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,249,142,393.46/598,757.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,849.80

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