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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,783.40, 896,862.90 and 520,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,783.40, 896,862.90 and 520,051.40 is: 778,937.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,783.40 : 896,862.90 = 520,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,783.40/896,862.90 = 520,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,783.40x = 896,862.90 × 520,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,783.40x = 466,414,806,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,414,806,753.06/598,783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,937.44

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