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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,906.89, 897,573 and 295,467.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,906.89, 897,573 and 295,467.93 is: 442,813.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,906.89 : 897,573 = 295,467.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,906.89/897,573 = 295,467.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,906.89x = 897,573 × 295,467.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,906.89x = 265,204,036,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,204,036,333.89/598,906.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,813.47

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