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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,829.70, 898,244.55 and 386,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,829.70, 898,244.55 and 386,253.30 is: 579,379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,829.70 : 898,244.55 = 386,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,829.70/898,244.55 = 386,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,829.70x = 898,244.55 × 386,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,829.70x = 346,949,921,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,949,921,644.52/598,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,379.95

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