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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,885.20, 898,327.80 and 465,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,885.20, 898,327.80 and 465,040.80 is: 697,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,885.20 : 898,327.80 = 465,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,885.20/898,327.80 = 465,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,885.20x = 898,327.80 × 465,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,885.20x = 417,759,078,774.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,759,078,774.24/598,885.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,561.20

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