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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,837.70, 898,511.70 and 314,746.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,837.70, 898,511.70 and 314,746.40 is: 472,253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,837.70 : 898,511.70 = 314,746.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,837.70/898,511.70 = 314,746.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,837.70x = 898,511.70 × 314,746.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,837.70x = 282,803,322,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,803,322,932.88/598,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,253.71

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