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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,784.60, 898,176.90 and 520,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,784.60, 898,176.90 and 520,052.60 is: 780,078.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,784.60 : 898,176.90 = 520,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,784.60/898,176.90 = 520,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,784.60x = 898,176.90 × 520,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,784.60x = 467,099,232,104.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,099,232,104.94/598,784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,078.90

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