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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,838.70, 898,513.20 and 314,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,838.70, 898,513.20 and 314,747.40 is: 472,255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,838.70 : 898,513.20 = 314,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,838.70/898,513.20 = 314,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,838.70x = 898,513.20 × 314,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,838.70x = 282,804,693,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,804,693,565.68/598,838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,255.21

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