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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,825.34, 898,707.26 and 417,732.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,825.34, 898,707.26 and 417,732.85 is: 626,926.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,825.34 : 898,707.26 = 417,732.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,825.34/898,707.26 = 417,732.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,825.34x = 898,707.26 × 417,732.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,825.34x = 375,419,543,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,419,543,833.06/598,825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,926.62

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