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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,832.71, 898,718.33 and 417,740.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,832.71, 898,718.33 and 417,740.25 is: 626,937.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,832.71 : 898,718.33 = 417,740.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,832.71/898,718.33 = 417,740.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,832.71x = 898,718.33 × 417,740.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,832.71x = 375,430,819,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,430,819,853.78/598,832.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,937.73

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