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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,845.80, 898,268.70 and 575,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,845.80, 898,268.70 and 575,226.20 is: 862,839.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,845.80 : 898,268.70 = 575,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,845.80/898,268.70 = 575,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,845.80x = 898,268.70 × 575,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,845.80x = 516,707,690,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,707,690,879.94/598,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,839.30

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