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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,903.20, 898,354.80 and 430,066.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,903.20, 898,354.80 and 430,066.80 is: 645,100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,903.20 : 898,354.80 = 430,066.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,903.20/898,354.80 = 430,066.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,903.20x = 898,354.80 × 430,066.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,903.20x = 386,352,574,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,352,574,100.64/598,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,100.20

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