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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,804.60, 898,206.90 and 520,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,804.60, 898,206.90 and 520,072.60 is: 780,108.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,804.60 : 898,206.90 = 520,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,804.60/898,206.90 = 520,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,804.60x = 898,206.90 × 520,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,804.60x = 467,132,797,820.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,132,797,820.94/598,804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,108.90

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