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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,827.90, 896,929.65 and 520,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,827.90, 896,929.65 and 520,095.90 is: 779,004.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,827.90 : 896,929.65 = 520,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,827.90/896,929.65 = 520,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,827.90x = 896,929.65 × 520,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,827.90x = 466,489,433,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,489,433,553.44/598,827.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,004.17

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