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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,831.71, 898,716.83 and 417,739.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,831.71, 898,716.83 and 417,739.25 is: 626,936.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,831.71 : 898,716.83 = 417,739.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,831.71/898,716.83 = 417,739.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,831.71x = 898,716.83 × 417,739.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,831.71x = 375,429,287,944.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,429,287,944.30/598,831.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,936.22

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