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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,801.15, 898,201.73 and 409,844.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,801.15, 898,201.73 and 409,844.35 is: 614,766.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,801.15 : 898,201.73 = 409,844.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,801.15/898,201.73 = 409,844.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,801.15x = 898,201.73 × 409,844.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,801.15x = 368,122,904,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,122,904,200.73/598,801.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,766.53

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