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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,787.40, 896,868.90 and 520,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,787.40, 896,868.90 and 520,055.40 is: 778,943.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,787.40 : 896,868.90 = 520,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,787.40/896,868.90 = 520,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,787.40x = 896,868.90 × 520,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,787.40x = 466,421,514,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,421,514,537.06/598,787.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,943.44

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