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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,908.30, 898,362.45 and 386,331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,908.30, 898,362.45 and 386,331.90 is: 579,497.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,908.30 : 898,362.45 = 386,331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,908.30/898,362.45 = 386,331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,908.30x = 898,362.45 × 386,331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,908.30x = 347,066,072,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,066,072,197.16/598,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,497.85

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