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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,811.40, 896,904.90 and 520,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,811.40, 896,904.90 and 520,079.40 is: 778,979.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,811.40 : 896,904.90 = 520,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,811.40/896,904.90 = 520,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,811.40x = 896,904.90 × 520,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,811.40x = 466,461,762,249.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,461,762,249.06/598,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,979.43

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