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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,789.80, 898,356.83 and 346,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,789.80, 898,356.83 and 346,251.24 is: 519,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,789.80 : 898,356.83 = 346,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,789.80/898,356.83 = 346,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,789.80x = 898,356.83 × 346,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,789.80x = 311,057,164,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,057,164,618.71/598,789.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,476.39

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