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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,824.59, 898,706.14 and 417,732.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,824.59, 898,706.14 and 417,732.10 is: 626,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,824.59 : 898,706.14 = 417,732.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,824.59/898,706.14 = 417,732.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,824.59x = 898,706.14 × 417,732.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,824.59x = 375,418,399,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,418,399,854.00/598,824.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,925.50

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