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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,841.70, 898,262.55 and 386,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,841.70, 898,262.55 and 386,265.30 is: 579,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,841.70 : 898,262.55 = 386,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,841.70/898,262.55 = 386,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,841.70x = 898,262.55 × 386,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,841.70x = 346,967,653,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,967,653,354.52/598,841.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,397.95

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