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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,833.70, 898,505.70 and 314,742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,833.70, 898,505.70 and 314,742.40 is: 472,247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,833.70 : 898,505.70 = 314,742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,833.70/898,505.70 = 314,742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,833.70x = 898,505.70 × 314,742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,833.70x = 282,797,840,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,797,840,431.68/598,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,247.70

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