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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,844.20, 898,266.30 and 464,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,844.20, 898,266.30 and 464,999.80 is: 697,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,844.20 : 898,266.30 = 464,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,844.20/898,266.30 = 464,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,844.20x = 898,266.30 × 464,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,844.20x = 417,693,649,846.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,693,649,846.74/598,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,499.70

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